STAAR Lunar Phases Flashcard

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What are the crescent moon phases?

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The crescent moon phases are the Waxing Crescent (Phase 2) and Waning Crescent (Phase 8).

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What is the primary source of light that illuminates the Moon?

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The primary source of light that illuminates the Moon is sunlight.

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What is the phase of the moon when it is more than half illuminated but not fully illuminated?

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The phase is called Waxing Gibbous.

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What is a Full Moon?

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A Full Moon is when the complete face of the moon is visible from Earth.

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What is a New Moon?

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A New Moon is when none of the moon is visible from Earth.

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What is the difference between a Waxing and Waning moon?

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A Waxing moon is increasing in illumination, while a Waning moon is decreasing in illumination.

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What phase comes after the Full Moon?

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The phase that comes after the Full Moon is the Waning Gibbous.

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What phase comes before the New Moon?

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The phase that comes before the New Moon is the Waning Crescent.

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How many main phases does the Moon go through in a lunar cycle?

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The Moon goes through eight main phases in a lunar cycle.

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What is the term for the moon phase when it is completely dark?

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The term is New Moon.