Moon Phases Flashcard

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What is the phase of the moon when it is completely illuminated as seen from Earth?

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Full Moon

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During which phase is the moon not visible from Earth?

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New Moon

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What is the phase of the moon called when it is half illuminated and increasing in visibility?

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First Quarter

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Which phase comes after the Full Moon in the lunar cycle?

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Waning Gibbous

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What causes the moon's phases to change as we view them from Earth?

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As the moon revolves around the Earth, we see different amounts of reflected sunlight.

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Waxing

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When light on the moon is increasing

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Waning

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When light on the moon is decreasing

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Name this moon phase
Options: Waxing Gibbous, Waxing Crescent, Waning Crescent, Waning Gibbous

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Waxing Crescent

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Name this moon phase

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waxing gibbous

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Name this moon phase
Options: First Quarter, Last Quarter, New Moon, Full Moon

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Last Quarter