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

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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 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 second quarter

waning gibbous occurs during the third quarter

waxing crescent occurs during the second quarter waning gibbous occurs during the third quarter
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Answer 1

The correct response is: waxing crescent occurs during the first quarter waning gibbous occurs during the third quarter.

To clarify:

• A waxing crescent moon occurs after the new moon and before the first quarter, indicating that the illuminated portion of the moon is increasing.
• A waning gibbous moon occurs after the full moon and before the last quarter, indicating that the illuminated portion is decreasing.