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Stupid question, the moon doesn't grow bigger it just gets lit up from the sun's reflection

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What is said when the moon is growing bigger?

Waxing


When the light part of the moon grows bigger it is?

it is called waxing. when the lighted part of moon starts growing bigger till it becomes from a new moon to a full moon it is called waxing.


Why is the moon so big tonight in 2019?

The moon appears bigger tonight in 2019 due to a phenomenon called the "supermoon," where the moon is at its closest point to Earth in its orbit, known as perigee. This makes it appear larger and brighter in the sky.


When the moon is growing bigger it is known as?

The moon changes it's shape as it orbits the Earth. When it goes from a crescent to full, it's called "Waxing". When it goes from Full to crescent it's called "Waning".


Is the moon going to be bigger than usual tonight?

The size of the moon appearing larger than usual is known as a "supermoon," which occurs when the full moon coincides with its closest approach to Earth in its elliptical orbit. To determine if the moon is going to be bigger than usual tonight, you can check online resources or apps that provide information on the moon's phases and positions.


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.


Is it a new moon tonight?

Yes, it is a new moon tonight.


Why is the moon so large tonight?

The moon may appear larger tonight due to an optical illusion called the "moon illusion," where the moon looks bigger when it is closer to the horizon. This illusion is caused by the way our brains perceive the size of the moon in relation to objects on the horizon.


What the difference between waxing moon and waning moon?

"Waxing" is growing BIGGER from one night to the next."Waning" is shrinking SMALLER from one night to the next.


When was There's a Moon Out Tonight created?

There's a Moon Out Tonight was created in 1961.


Why does the moon seem bigger when it is rising?

Moon illusion is when the moon seems bigger when it is rising. So really the moon is not bigger it is in the mind.


If the moon is in its new phase tonight what phase will it be in a week from tonight?

The moon will be in its first quarter phase a week from tonight after the new moon phase.