Moon Phases AWJH

Front

What are the phases of the moon in which the moon appears to be getting larger?

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Waxing

Front

What does the moon do around the Earth?

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Revolves

Front

Is it true that the moon's rotation is equal to its revolution?

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True

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when it is not visible from Earth?

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New Moon

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that appears as a small crescent and is increasing in size?

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Waxing Crescent

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that appears as a half-circle?

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First Quarter

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that appears as a full circle?

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Full Moon

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that appears as a half-circle but is decreasing in size?

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Last Quarter

Front

What do we call the phases of the moon in which the moon appears to be getting smaller?

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Waning

Front

How long does it take for the moon to complete one full revolution around the Earth?

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About 29.5 days