Moon Phases? Flashcards

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1
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Was phase is it when the moon is facing away from the sun?

A

The full moon

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2
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What phase is it called when it has already become a full moon and is becoming a new phase?

A

A waning gibbous.

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3
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What is the moon when it is facing the sun?

A

A new moon.

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4
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What is the phase that comes after the first quarter?

A

A waxing gibbous.

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5
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What is the phase that is after the waning gibbous?

A

The Last quarter.

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6
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What is the phase after the waxing crescent?

A

The First quarter.

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7
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What is the phase that is called after the last quarter?

A

The waning crescent.

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8
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What is the phase called after the the new moon and before the first quarter?

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The waxing crescent.

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