Question

Question

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

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

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 first quarter

waning gibbous occurs during the third quarter

Answer 1

The correct response is:

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

To clarify:

• A waxing crescent is the phase after the new moon and before the first quarter. It is characterized by a small, growing illuminated portion of the moon.
• A waning gibbous is the phase after the full moon and before the last quarter. It is characterized by a large, decreasing illuminated portion of the moon.