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Astronomy

Moon Phases

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What is the only object in our solar system that shines with its own light? The Sun
How is moonlight created? Sunlight is reflected from the Moon's surface.
How much of the moon is lit up by the Sun? The moon is half illuminated by the Sun.
Beginning with the new phase, list the phases of the moon in order. New/Waxing Crescent/First Quarter/Waxing Gibbous/Full Moon/Waning Gibbous/Third Quarter/Waning Crescent
What day of this month did the Full Moon occur? (February 2023) February 4, 2023
During the New Moon phase, what part of the moon is facing towards the Earth? Dark side
About what time during the day does a First Quarter moon rise? Around noon
About what time during the day does a Full Moon set? Around sunrise
The amount of the moon we see is increasing Waxing
The amount of the moon we see is decreasing Waning
What is earthshine? Light reflected from the Earth onto the surface of the moon.
What are only two phases that we cannot see the moon during the daytime? New Moon and Full Moon
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