Moon Flashcard

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What does waning mean?

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Waning means getting darker.

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What does waxing mean?

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Waxing means getting brighter.

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How long does it take for the moon's phases to complete a cycle?

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About a month.

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What is the moon made of?

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The moon is made of rock.

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What phase comes after a new moon?

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The phase that comes after a new moon is the waxing crescent.

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What is a full moon?

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A full moon is when the entire face of the moon is illuminated.

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What is a new moon?

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A new moon is when the moon is not visible from Earth.

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What does the term 'gibbous' refer to in moon phases?

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Gibbous refers to the moon being more than half illuminated but not full.

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What is the difference between waxing and waning?

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Waxing means getting brighter, while waning means getting darker.

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What is the first phase of the moon cycle?

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The first phase of the moon cycle is the new moon.