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What is a "first quarter" when talking about phases of the Moon?

What does "gibbous" mean?

Which of the following phases lasts the most days in the Moon's cycle?

When the Moon is less than half full, but more lit up than a new Moon it is called what?

When the Sun and Moon and Earth are in a line, what phase of the moon could be seen?

The moon changes how big it looks as it goes through the cycle of phases during the month.

What is a "first quarter" when talking about phases of the Moon?

a fully lit Moon half of the Moon illuminated 1/4 of the Moon in light a dark Moon

1. A first quarter, when talking about talking about phases of the moon, is (2). half of the moon illuminated.

2. Gibbous means when talking about talking about of the moon (3). larger than smaller than full.

3. (3). Crescent is the phasethat lasts the most days in moon's cycle.

4. when the moon is less than half full, but more lit up than a new moon, it ia called a (4). gibbous moon.

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