Moon Phase Flashcard

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What is a waning crescent moon?

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A waning crescent moon is a phase of the moon where less than half of the moon is illuminated, and it is decreasing in size. It appears as a thin crescent shape.

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What is a waxing gibbous moon?

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A waxing gibbous moon is a phase of the moon where more than half of the moon is illuminated and is increasing in size. It appears as a large, rounded shape.

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What is a full moon?

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A full moon is a phase of the moon where the entire face of the moon is illuminated, appearing as a complete circle.

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What is a new moon?

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A new moon is a phase of the moon where the moon is not visible from Earth because the illuminated side is facing away from us.

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What does 'waning' mean in relation to the moon?

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'Waning' refers to the phase of the moon when it is decreasing in illumination, moving from full moon to new moon.

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What does 'waxing' mean in relation to the moon?

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'Waxing' refers to the phase of the moon when it is increasing in illumination, moving from new moon to full moon.

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What is a waning gibbous moon?

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A waning gibbous moon is a phase where more than half of the moon is illuminated but is decreasing in size.

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What is a waxing crescent moon?

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A waxing crescent moon is a phase where less than half of the moon is illuminated and is increasing in size.

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How many main phases does the moon have?

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The moon has four main phases: new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter.

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What is the first quarter moon?

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The first quarter moon is a phase where half of the moon is illuminated and is increasing in size.