The image above shows the Moon orbiting the Earth through eight positions. Five of the positions are labeled. At four of the five positions, the diagram along the outside shows the Moon's phase as viewed from the Earth. Which of the diagrams shown above on the right displays the correct phase for position 4?

A.
W
B.
X
C.
Y
D.
Z

1 answer

The correct phase for position 4 is a waning crescent. Looking at the diagrams on the right, the correct phase for this position is displayed in diagram C.