What is a difference between a waxing crescent and a waning gibbous? (1 point)
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waxing crescent occurs during the fourth quarter
waning gibbous occurs during the first quarter
waxing crescent occurs during the fourth quarter waning gibbous occurs during the first quarter
waxing crescent occurs during the second quarter
waning gibbous occurs during the third quarter
waxing crescent occurs during the second quarter waning gibbous occurs during the third quarter
waxing crescent occurs during the first quarter
waning gibbous occurs during the third quarter
waxing crescent occurs during the first quarter waning gibbous occurs during the third quarter
waxing crescent occurs during the third quarter
waning gibbous occurs during the first quarter
The correct response is: waxing crescent occurs during the first quarter and waning gibbous occurs during the third quarter.
The correct response is:
Waxing crescent occurs during the first quarter and waning gibbous occurs during the third quarter.
The correct answer is:
A waxing crescent occurs during the first quarter, while a waning gibbous occurs during the third quarter.
To understand the difference between the two, it is helpful to know the phases of the moon. The moon goes through a cycle of phases as it orbits the Earth. The first quarter and third quarter are two of those phases.
During the first quarter, the moon is half illuminated on the right side, resembling a "D" shape. This is when the waxing crescent occurs. "Waxing" means that the illuminated portion of the moon is increasing in size.
On the other hand, during the third quarter, the moon is again half illuminated, but on the left side, resembling a backwards "D". This is when the waning gibbous occurs. "Waning" means that the illuminated portion of the moon is decreasing in size.
Understanding these phases and their corresponding positions can help you identify the difference between a waxing crescent and a waning gibbous.