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Depending on the cycle, it is a waxing or waning gibbous moon if it is more than half visible. If it's completely visible, it's a full moon.
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What causes the change in the appearance of the Crescent moon?
The sun and the earth cast a shadow over the moon while they revolve so the shadow will decrease and increase over the moon by which part of the moon is visible by the sun.
What is the moon called when its just over a half?
The moon would be called a waxing gibbous when it is just larger than a half.
What is the summery for the story moon phases?
gbfrveufbrg A good summary of the story "Moon Phases", (if I am talking about the same book as you are) is that there are many different phases of the moon. There is a crescent moon, full moon, half moon, and much more! (name all if necessary). The moon changes over time. The moon is always there in the day time, however, in the night it shines, so it's clearer to see, and more visible. :)
What is the definition of a quarter moon?
It is when on Earth we see one quarter of the moon lit up. The surface of the moon is always illuminated a little over 50% by the sun but what we see of it on Earth varies as it revolves around the Earth from none (New moon) to about 50% (Full moon) One quarter is in between.
What are the phases of the moon in order?
the phases of the moon in order is the new moon, then the waxing crescent moon, then the first quarter, then the waxing gibbous, then the full moon, then the waning gibbous, then the third quarter, then the waning crescent moon, and then the cycle starts all over again.The moon is continuously cycling through eight distinct stages, commonly referred to as phases.New Moon: In this phase, the Moon and the Sun rise and set at approximately the same time. When the Moon is in the same direction of the sun, the illuminated half is opposite from the side facing earth, therefore making the moon appear dark.Waxing Cresent Moon: Here there is a sliver of the moon that is visible, and grows in size day by day. As the Moon rotates around the earth, more of the illuminated half is revealed. This process is called waxing.Quarter Moon: A week after the new moon, the Moon has completed one-fourth of its rotation around the Earth, thus resulting in a visibility of a quarter of the Moon.Waxing Gibbous Moon: Over the next week, more of the illuminated part of the moon is visible, making a "hump" sort of shape. (Gibbous means "humped!")Full Moon: The Moon is halfway through its revolution two weeks after the New Moon phase. This means that the illuminated side of the Moon is now the one facing the Earth, allowing us to see an entire circle or disk.Waning Gibbous Moon: After the Full Moon, what we can see of our Moon will decrease, so we call that waning. One week after it is full, it is referred to as a Waning Gibbous.Last Quarter Moon: When only a quarter of the Moon is illuminated, it is called the last quarter.Waning Crescent Moon: The Waning Crescent is visible during the fourth week when the Moon from our view appears to be only a thin sliver.
How much of the moon is never visible?
A little less than half. The moon "wobbles" slightly, meaning that we see a bit over half of its surface over the course of time.
What causes the moon to change its shape over the course of about a month?
The moon does not really change shape- its visible outline changes. This is due to the angle of sunlight falling on the moon in relation to the earth. If the sunlight is shining at a 90 degree angle from one side, then half the moon is illuminated and visible, half is dark.
Was there a full moon or what stage of moon was over Apple Valley CA November 8 2008?
On November 8 2008 there was a half (waxing) moon over Apple Valley CA (and everywhere else on earth). This means that the moon was visible from sunset to approx. midnight.
What period of time elapses between the first quarter and the half moon?
* Dark Moon - Not visible * New Moon - Not visible, or traditionally, the first visible crescent of the Moon * Waxing Crescent Moon - Right 1-49% visible * First Quarter Moon - Right 50% visible * Waxing gibbous Moon - Right 51-99% visible * Full Moon - Fully visible * Waning gibbous Moon - Left 51-99% visible * Third Quarter Moon - Left 50% visible * Waning Crescent Moon - Left 1-49% visible * New Moon - Not visible ref from http://www.answers.com/main/ntquery?s=moon+phases&gwp=13 Rob
What causes the change in the appearance of the Crescent moon?
The sun and the earth cast a shadow over the moon while they revolve so the shadow will decrease and increase over the moon by which part of the moon is visible by the sun.
What is the moon called when its just over a half?
The moon would be called a waxing gibbous when it is just larger than a half.
What is the summery for the story moon phases?
gbfrveufbrg A good summary of the story "Moon Phases", (if I am talking about the same book as you are) is that there are many different phases of the moon. There is a crescent moon, full moon, half moon, and much more! (name all if necessary). The moon changes over time. The moon is always there in the day time, however, in the night it shines, so it's clearer to see, and more visible. :)
What moon phase happens after a new moon?
new moon,waxing crescent, half moon, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, half moon, waningcrescentthen it happens all over again
What phase is the moon in if over half of it is lit?
Your life is appaling.
When was the moon visible during the day in Chicago in 1950 and what phase was it in?
During the entire year of 1950, the Moon was certainly visible during the day during parts of it. Over the course of a year, the Moon goes through all of its phases 12 1/2 times.
What is the definition of a quarter moon?
It is when on Earth we see one quarter of the moon lit up. The surface of the moon is always illuminated a little over 50% by the sun but what we see of it on Earth varies as it revolves around the Earth from none (New moon) to about 50% (Full moon) One quarter is in between.
What are the phases of the moon in order?
the phases of the moon in order is the new moon, then the waxing crescent moon, then the first quarter, then the waxing gibbous, then the full moon, then the waning gibbous, then the third quarter, then the waning crescent moon, and then the cycle starts all over again.The moon is continuously cycling through eight distinct stages, commonly referred to as phases.New Moon: In this phase, the Moon and the Sun rise and set at approximately the same time. When the Moon is in the same direction of the sun, the illuminated half is opposite from the side facing earth, therefore making the moon appear dark.Waxing Cresent Moon: Here there is a sliver of the moon that is visible, and grows in size day by day. As the Moon rotates around the earth, more of the illuminated half is revealed. This process is called waxing.Quarter Moon: A week after the new moon, the Moon has completed one-fourth of its rotation around the Earth, thus resulting in a visibility of a quarter of the Moon.Waxing Gibbous Moon: Over the next week, more of the illuminated part of the moon is visible, making a "hump" sort of shape. (Gibbous means "humped!")Full Moon: The Moon is halfway through its revolution two weeks after the New Moon phase. This means that the illuminated side of the Moon is now the one facing the Earth, allowing us to see an entire circle or disk.Waning Gibbous Moon: After the Full Moon, what we can see of our Moon will decrease, so we call that waning. One week after it is full, it is referred to as a Waning Gibbous.Last Quarter Moon: When only a quarter of the Moon is illuminated, it is called the last quarter.Waning Crescent Moon: The Waning Crescent is visible during the fourth week when the Moon from our view appears to be only a thin sliver.
