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Earth, Moon, and Sun: Phases and Positions

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If the Earth, Moon, and Sun were aligned in a straight line, with the Moon in the middle, which lunar phase would be observed?

Full Moon
Third Quarter Moon
New Moon (correct)
First Quarter Moon

Which of the following statements accurately describes the difference between waxing and waning phases of the Moon?

Waxing refers to the moments before a New Moon, and waning refers to the moments before a Full Moon.
Waxing refers to the decreasing of the Moon's visible surface, while waning refers to its increasing.
Waxing refers to the period when the Moon is only visible during the day, and waning when it is only visible at night.
Waxing refers to the increasing of the Moon's visible surface, while waning refers to its decreasing. (correct)

During a lunar cycle, after the First Quarter Moon, which phase comes next?

Waxing Gibbous (correct)
Waning Gibbous
New Moon
Full Moon

Imagine you observe a crescent moon in the sky shortly after sunset. Over the next few evenings, you notice the crescent is growing larger. Which phase are you observing?

<p>Waxing Crescent (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A student claims that the phases of the moon are caused by the Earth's shadow falling on the moon. Is their claim correct?

<p>No, the phases result from the changing angles at which we view the moon's illuminated surface as it orbits Earth. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Moon Phases

The different appearances of the Moon as seen from Earth, determined by the relative positions of the Moon, Earth, and Sun.

Full Moon

The phase when the Moon appears fully illuminated from Earth.

Earth, Moon, and Sun Relationship

The Earth, Moon, and Sun's movements relative to one another and their resulting effects.

Waxing

Increasing in illumination (getting brighter).

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Waning

Decreasing in illumination (getting dimmer).

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Study Notes

The Earth, Moon, and Sun's relative positions and motions affect various phenomena.
The Solar System includes the Sun, Earth, other planets, natural satellites, comets, asteroids, and meteoroids, each having distinct physical characteristics.

The goal is to identify the cyclic phases of the Moon.
Another learning objective is to explain the positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun during each phase.
Waxing and waning Moon phases can be distinguished.

Phases of the Moon Demonstration

A demonstration involves a person representing Earth, holding a sphere to represent the Moon, with a light source simulating the Sun, to visualize lunar phases.

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Explore the relationship between the Earth, Moon, and Sun, and how their positions create the lunar phases. Learn to identify and differentiate between waxing and waning phases of the Moon. Visualize these concepts through demonstrations that model their movements.