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If a crescent moon rises in the east how will it appear in 6 hours?
full
What kind of moon was it on December 5th in the year of 2008 full moon or quarter moon or gibous moon?
first quarter moon http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=moon+8pm+december+5+2008
What are the upcoming moon phases?
-- New Moon -- waxing crescent -- First Quarter -- waxing gibbous -- Full Moon -- waning gibbous -- Third Quarter -- waning crescent -- (return to top of the list) Note: The upcoming phases may not necessarily begin at the top of this list.
What stage is the moon in when it is in the shape of a sliver?
Sometimes the dark part of the moon is illuminated by the reflection of sunlight off the Earth. It is called Earthshine. Check this site http://home.hiwaay.net/~krcool/Astro/moon/earthshine/
Is a waning gibbous moon larger or smaller than a waning crescent moon?
The size of the moon doesn't change, but the amount of its illuminated half that we see does change. "Crescent" is the shape of less than a half-disk. "Gibbous" is the shape of more than a half-disk but less than a full disk. So the gibbous is larger than the crescent, whether waxing or waning.
What phase is a bit bigger than a waxing crescent?
The full list: new moon - waxing crescent - first quarter - waxing gibbous - full moon - waning gibbous - last quarter - waning crescent - new moon. The first quarter is the breakpint, but it can be a bit bigger or a lot bigger depending on the reference point in the 7-day waxing crescent phase.
Is a quarter moon larger or smaller then a gibbous moon?
We see more of the moon lit when it is a gibbous moon than when it is a crescent moon, so it does seem bigger. Save
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 there a crescent moon right after the full moon?
No. There is a waning gibbous moon right after the full moon.
What is the waxing crescent of the moon?
The definition of the waxing crescent moon is anytime after the new moon and before the full moon. After the full moon its is called a waning moon until the next new moon.
Do you see a crescent moon right after a full moon?
no
What are the moon phases in order starting with full moon?
Full Moon -> Waxing gibbous phase -> First quarter phase -> Waxing crescent phase -> New moon -> Waning crescent phase -> Last quarter phase -> Wanning gibbous phase -> Full Moon
What is the name for the shapes the moon appears to have?
A crescent? Or a half moon,full moon,new moon, crescent moon
What does waning mean for moons?
When the term wane is used for the moon, it relates to the moon's phases. There are eight phases, the new moon, the full moon, 1st quarter, 3rd quarter, waning gibbous, waning crescent, waxing gibbous and waxing crescent. In your case, a wane moon means that it is getting smaller. A waxing moon or crescent means that it is getting bigger.
What happens to the shape of the moon from new moon day to full moon day and vice-versa?
The moon shape waxes (gets bigger) from New Moon (no moon visible) to a thin waxing crescent, to the First Quarter (about a week later - half lit) to Full Moon ( about week after that) and it wanes (shrinks back) to the Last quarter and then to a waning crescent, to New Moon again. This cycle repeats itself every month or 29.5 days, more specifically.
What is a waxing cresent?
A waxing crescent is anywhere after New Moon but before First Quarter Moon. "Waxing" means getting bigger, "crescent" means a sliver that's less than half. "Gibbous" is anything AFTER half but less than full OR after full yet more than half.
What is one of the shapes the moon seems to have?
full moon, crescent
