Moon Phase Flashcard (8B.1)

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What is a waxing gibbous moon?

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A waxing gibbous moon is a phase of the moon that occurs after the first quarter and before the full moon, where more than half of the moon's surface is illuminated.

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What is a waning crescent moon?

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A waning crescent moon is a phase of the moon that occurs just before the new moon, where a small sliver of the moon is illuminated and decreasing in size.

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What is a waning gibbous moon?

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A waning gibbous moon is a phase of the moon that occurs after the full moon and before the last quarter, where more than half of the moon's surface is still illuminated but decreasing.

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What is a waxing crescent moon?

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A waxing crescent moon is a phase of the moon that occurs just after the new moon, where a small sliver of the moon is illuminated and increasing in size.

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What is the last quarter moon phase?

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The last quarter moon phase is when half of the moon is illuminated and it is decreasing in size, occurring after the waning gibbous phase.

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What is a full moon?

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A full moon is a phase of the moon when the entire face of the moon is illuminated, occurring when the Earth is between the sun and the moon.

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What is a new moon?

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A new moon is a phase of the moon when the moon is between the Earth and the sun, and the side of the moon facing Earth is not illuminated.

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How many main moon phases are there?

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There are four main moon phases: new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter.

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What is the order of the moon phases?

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The order of the moon phases is: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, Waning Crescent.

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What does 'waning' mean in relation to the moon?

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'Waning' refers to the phases of the moon when the illuminated portion is decreasing.