According to the graph below, which moon phase do you predict will occur on December 15?

Question

(2 points)
Responses

full moon
full moon

waning crescent
waning crescent

third quarter
third quarter

new moon
new moon
the graph is 10 to 100 at the bottom 2 to31

Answer 1

To predict the moon phase on December 15 based on the description provided, we would typically look at where we are in the lunar cycle. The lunar cycle is about 29.5 days long, with the phases generally occurring in the following order: new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, and waning crescent.

Without the actual graph, I can suggest this approach:

1. Determine the current moon phase (if the graph is based on a specific starting date).
2. Count the days forward until December 15 from that date.
3. Based on the count, identify which phase of the moon corresponds with that day in the lunar cycle.

If you provide me with the current phase based on the graph or any significant dates, I would help predict the phase for December 15 accordingly. Otherwise, if you have a regular cycle, knowing whether it’s closer to the start or the end of a lunar cycle near that date should help determine the likely moon phase.

Answer 2

it has a graph line with 100 and gose down and pu where it on the ohet side right by 100

Answer 3

Based on your description, it sounds like the graph indicates the moon phases in terms of its visibility or brightness, possibly with a peak at 100 representing a full moon and a decline indicating the waning phases of the moon.

If the line is near the 100 mark as it approaches the end of the graph, this might suggest a full moon phase approaching its peak.

To predict the moon phase on December 15:

1. Full Moon: A full moon makes it to the highest point (close to 100).
2. Waning Phases: After the full moon, the visibility decreases (waning gibbous, third quarter, waning crescent).

If the graph indicates that you are near or at a full moon right now, it typically takes about 14-15 days to go from a full moon to a new moon. By December 15, which is about 14-15 days after a full moon, you would likely be in the third quarter phase or moving toward a waning crescent.

Based on this reasoning, the most accurate prediction would be third quarter or moving toward waning crescent. If you want to be more specific, you might say third quarter since that's roughly two weeks after a full moon.

So, you could select third quarter as your prediction for December 15 based on the information given.

Answer 4

whaen it at the botom it was close to 14 and 16 like this14----16 just like that

Answer 5

Thank you for the clarification. If the graph you’re referring to shows values close to 14 and 16, it sounds like it indicates a period in the lunar cycle that is near the end of the waning phases.

If the graph suggests that the current phase is represented near the lower end (around 14), this generally correlates with the waning crescent phase, which appears in the last part of the lunar cycle before the new moon.

Given that December 15 is likely around 14 to 16 days after a full moon (which typically occurs at about day 15 of a lunar cycle), the moon phase around that time would indeed be expected to transition into a waning crescent phase.

So, the most accurate prediction for the moon phase on December 15 would be a waning crescent.

Answer 6

During which phase of the moon can a solar eclipse occur?



(2 points)
Responses

full moon
full moon

first quarter
first quarter

new moon
new moon

first quarter
first quarter

Answer 7

A solar eclipse can occur during the new moon phase. During a solar eclipse, the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light either partially or completely. This alignment can only happen when the moon is in the new moon phase.

So, the correct response is:

new moon.

Answer 8

During which phase of the moon can a lunar eclipse occur?

(2 points)
Responses

first quarter
first quarter

full moon
full moon

waning crescent
waning crescent

new moon

Answer 9

A lunar eclipse can occur during the full moon phase. During a lunar eclipse, the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the moon. This alignment happens only when the moon is fully illuminated, which is the case during the full moon phase.

So, the correct response is:

full moon.

Answer 10

Gerald keeps a journal of Moon phases for a homework assignment. His sketches of how the Moon appeared on three different clear nights are shown below. Based upon Gerald's drawings, it appears that the Moon is waning.

Moon Phase - Full Moon Moon Phase - Waxing Crescent Moon Phase - Last Quarter(2 points)
Responses

True
True

False

Answer 11

To determine if the statement is true or false, we need to analyze the phases of the Moon based on Gerald's drawings.

1. Full Moon: This is when the Moon is fully illuminated.
2. Waxing Crescent: This phase follows the new moon and is when a small sliver of the Moon starts to become visible and increases in size.
3. Last Quarter: This phase occurs after the full moon, where half of the Moon is illuminated and the other half is dark (the left side is dark in the Northern Hemisphere).

If Gerald's sketches depict any of the above phases but indicate that the Moon is waxing (getting bigger) or if he has a full moon followed by a last quarter but does not show the Moon decreasing in size, then it would be False for the statement that the Moon is waning.

However, if his drawings show the full moon going to the last quarter and possibly a waning crescent, it would indeed be True that the Moon is waning.

Since the specific details of the drawings are not provided, if you see any evidence in his notes or sketches suggesting a decrease in the illuminated portion of the Moon, then the statement could be True. If he shows a full moon followed by still illuminated phases (like waxing crescent), then it would be False.

Please refer to the sketches you have to decide accurately based on the descriptions above.