Phases of the moon

Front

A lunar cycle is:

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29.5 days

Front

What phase occurs the day before a waning gibbous?

Back

full moon

Front

The next phase after a waxing crescent is: first quarter, waxing gibbous, new moon, full moon

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first quarter

Front

The next phase after a first quarter is:

• last quarter
• new moon
• waxing crescent
• waxing gibbous

Back

waxing gibbous

Front

Does the moon create its own light?

Back

false

Front

What occurs when the entire lighted half of the moon directly faces the Earth?

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Full moon

Front

How long does it take the moon to make one revolution around the Earth?

Back

29.5 days

Front

The moon appears invisible during this phase: full moon, new moon, dark moon, gibbous

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new moon

Front

The moon _______ around the Earth

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Revolves

Front

When the lighted part of the moon is getting smaller and light is on the left is:

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waning