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When more than half of the moon is visible what phases is it?
when the moon half shows itself, it's called a half moon.
What is a gibbons moon?
It's called a gibbous moon, and it is a moon phase where more than half of the visible surface of the moon can be seen.
Why is a full moon less brighter than a half moon?
the full moon is more closer to the sun than the half moon
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 phase of the moon would be called a waxing gibbous?
A waxing gibbous moon appears high in the east at sunset. It's more than half-lighted, but less than full.
When more than half of the moon is visible what phases is it?
when the moon half shows itself, it's called a half moon.
What is a gibbons moon?
It's called a gibbous moon, and it is a moon phase where more than half of the visible surface of the moon can be seen.
A week after a full moon the moon looks like a semi circle again what is this called?
About a week after the full moon, the moon is called the last quarter moon and it's "face" appears to be half lit. More than half lit is a gibbous and less than half lit is a crescent.
Why is a full moon less brighter than a half moon?
the full moon is more closer to the sun than the half moon
Is the gibbous is moon?
A gibbous moon is one of the phases of the Moon, when the size of the illuminated portion is greater than half but not a full Moon.
When less than half of the moon is lit?
It is called a crescent, and if it is growing, it's called a waxing crescent, otherwise, it's a waning crescent. So, when less than half is facing the earth, it is called a Waning Cresent
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.
A full moon is more luminous than a half moon.?
yes
Does the half moon weigh more than the full moon?
No. they weigh the same. The terminology of a half moon refers to how much of the moon can be seen.
What is the moon called when the moon looks larger than a half a moon but not a full moon?
That's the "gibbous" phase.
What do you call the moon that is between half moon and full moon?
The "more than 50%" moon is called the gibbous moon. When it is "growing" (appearing to get larger), it is a Waxing Gibbous; when "shrinking," it's the Waning Gibbous.
What phase of the moon would be called a waxing gibbous?
A waxing gibbous moon appears high in the east at sunset. It's more than half-lighted, but less than full.
