moon phases

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During the phases of the Moon, the Moon appears to change shape. This change in appearance is due to the Moon...

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reflecting a different amount of light due to alignment with Earth and the Sun.

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When the visible (lit) portion of the moon is increasing, the moon is:

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waxing

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About how many days does it take for the moon to go through a complete cycle?

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29 days

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When the Earth is between the moon and sun, it is most likely a: new moon, full moon, waxing crescent, waxing gibbous

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full moon

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Approximately how much time passes between the new moon and full moon?

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two weeks

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Full Moon

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Complete moon face is visible

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New Moon

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None of moon is visible from Earth

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Name the moon phase: waning crescent, waxing crescent, waning gibbous, waxing gibbous

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waxing crescent

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Name the moon phase: waning crescent, waxing crescent, waning gibbous, waxing gibbous

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waxing gibbous

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Name the moon phase: waning crescent, waxing crescent, waning gibbous, waxing gibbous

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waning crescent