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Question

Use the below images to put the lunar phases in the order they would appear on a diagram that starts with New Moon as the first phase.



New Moon

Answer 1

To arrange the lunar phases in order starting with New Moon, the sequence is as follows:

1. New Moon
2. Waxing Crescent
3. First Quarter
4. Waxing Gibbous
5. Full Moon
6. Waning Gibbous
7. Last Quarter
8. Waning Crescent

This sequence represents the progression of the moon's visible illumination as it goes through its monthly cycle.