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.

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Answer 1

Based on your description that Gerald's sketches indicate that the Moon is waning, the statement seems to be True.

In moon phases:

• A waning Moon occurs after a full moon and is characterized by a decreasing illumination.
• A waxing Moon occurs after a new moon and is characterized by increasing illumination.

If the drawings show the Moon appearing smaller each night, then it reflects a waning phase.