Moon Phases Quick Check

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Question
What is a difference between a waxing crescent and a waning gibbous? (1 point)
Responses

waxing crescent occurs during the first quarter

waning gibbous occurs during the third quarter

waxing crescent occurs during the first quarter waning gibbous occurs during the third quarter

waxing crescent occurs during the fourth quarter

waning gibbous occurs during the first quarter

waxing crescent occurs during the fourth quarter waning gibbous occurs during the first quarter

waxing crescent occurs during the second quarter

waning gibbous occurs during the third quarter

waxing crescent occurs during the second quarter waning gibbous occurs during the third quarter

waxing crescent occurs during the third quarter

waning gibbous occurs during the first quarter

waxing crescent occurs during the third quarter waning gibbous occurs during the first quarter

3 answers

The correct response is:

waxing crescent occurs during the first quarter waning gibbous occurs during the third quarter
what abtthe third-quarter moon?
The third-quarter moon is a waning crescent, not a waning gibbous.