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When over half of the moon is visible, it is called the "gibbous" phase. Specifically, it is referred to as "waxing gibbous" when the moon is increasing in illumination and "waning gibbous" when it is decreasing. This phase occurs after the first quarter and before the full moon.
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What do you call the moon when over half is visible?
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.
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 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 is it called hen the lighted portion of them moon appears to get larger?
Waxing. From the new moon (where it isn't visible) through to the full moon (when it is visible from earth as a full circle, all night long). At "New Moon" the moon is between the earth and the sun, so we can only see the dark side (but because it's dark you can't actually see it !). Over the next 2 weeks the moon continues it's orbit around the earth, becoming progressively more and more visible as each day goes by, until we see the "full moon", which is when the moon is on the opposite side of the earth to the sun and is fully illuminated by the sun. Over the following 2 weeks the visible area of the moon reduces, as the moon completes it's monthly orbit of the earth (actually 29.5 days). This is known as waning.
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 do you call the moon when over half is visible?
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.
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 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 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.
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
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 moon phase happens after a new moon?
The moon phase that occurs after a new moon is a waxing crescent. During this phase, a small sliver of the moon becomes visible as it starts to grow brighter each night.
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 is it called hen the lighted portion of them moon appears to get larger?
Waxing. From the new moon (where it isn't visible) through to the full moon (when it is visible from earth as a full circle, all night long). At "New Moon" the moon is between the earth and the sun, so we can only see the dark side (but because it's dark you can't actually see it !). Over the next 2 weeks the moon continues it's orbit around the earth, becoming progressively more and more visible as each day goes by, until we see the "full moon", which is when the moon is on the opposite side of the earth to the sun and is fully illuminated by the sun. Over the following 2 weeks the visible area of the moon reduces, as the moon completes it's monthly orbit of the earth (actually 29.5 days). This is known as waning.
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 phase is the moon in if over half of it is lit?
Your life is appaling.
When the visible parts of the moon are getting smaller between new moon and full moon the shapes you see are called the what phases?
here is the order of the phases: New Moon Waxing Crescent First Quarter Waxing Gibbous Full Moon Waning Gibbous Third Quarter Waning Crescent.... and over again
