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When the moon appears to grow smaller, we say it "wanes". Conversely, when it gets bigger, we say it "waxes".

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How do you know if the moon is waxing or waning?

You can tell if the moon is waxing or waning by looking at its shape. When the moon is waxing, it appears to be getting bigger each night. When the moon is waning, it appears to be getting smaller each night.


How does a waxing moon differ from a waning moon?

A waning moon is getting bigger whereas the waxing one is getting smaller


Is the Moon getting bigger?

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Is the moon getting bigger just after a full moon?

The Moon neither gets bigger nor smaller. The angular size won't change much, either; if it looks bigger to you, that is a psychological effect. It is common to perceive the Moon as bigger, when it is close to the horizon.


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When the moon is waxing the sunlit part of the moon that we can see is getting larger?

A waxing moon has the light on the right, and is heading towards a full moon (getting bigger).A waning moon has the light on the left and is getting smaller.


What does it mean when you say the moon has been waxing?

If the moon is growing it is waxing. If the moon is shrinking it is waning.


When the moon goes from a new moon to a full moon it is?

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When the sunlit part of the moon appears to be getting bigger then it is said to be?

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If the moon is wanning is it getting bigger or smaller?

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Why is the moon getting bigger?

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