Moon Phases Quick Check
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Question
What is a difference between a waxing crescent and a waning gibbous? (1 point)
Responses
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 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 third quarter
waning gibbous occurs during the first 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 waning gibbous occurs during the third quarter
what abtthe third-quarter moon?
The third-quarter moon is a waning crescent, not a waning gibbous.
The correct answer is:
The difference between a waxing crescent and a waning gibbous is that a waxing crescent occurs during the first quarter, while a waning gibbous occurs during the third quarter.
To answer this question, you need to understand the phases of the moon. The moon goes through a complete cycle, which includes eight different phases: new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent.
During the waxing crescent phase, the moon is illuminated on the right side and appears as a crescent shape. This phase occurs after the new moon and before the first quarter. It represents the moon transitioning from a new moon to a first quarter.
On the other hand, during the waning gibbous phase, the moon is illuminated on the left side and appears almost full, but not quite. This phase occurs after the full moon and before the third quarter. It represents the moon transitioning from a full moon to a third quarter.
Understanding the order and characteristics of the moon phases is key to answering questions about them.