Moon Phases

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What are the main phases of the moon in order?

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New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, Waning Crescent.

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What is the term for the moon phase when it is increasing in illumination?

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Waxing.

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What is the term for the moon phase when it is decreasing in illumination?

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Waning.

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What is the moon phase called when more than half of the moon is illuminated but not full?

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Waxing Gibbous.

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What is the moon phase called when less than half of the moon is illuminated and decreasing?

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Waning Crescent.

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What is the moon phase called when the entire face of the moon is illuminated?

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Full Moon.

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

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First Quarter.

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What is the moon phase called when half of the moon is illuminated and decreasing?

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Last Quarter.

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What is the term for the phase of the moon that occurs right after the New Moon?

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Waxing Crescent.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the term for the phase of the moon that occurs right before the New Moon?

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Waning Crescent.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1