Moon Phases

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During this phase, 1/2 of the moon is visible for the first half of the evening, and then goes down, leaving the sky very dark.

During this phase, observers on Earth can only see a small sliver of the Moon, only just before morning. Each night less of the Moon is visible for less time.

This phase is when most of the Moon is visible. Observers can see all but a little sliver of the Moon. During this phase, the Moon remains in the sky most of the night.

During this phase, we can observe the entire face of the Moon. The Moon will rise just as the evening begins, and will set about the time morning is ushered in.

During this phase, we can we can see all but a sliver of the Moon. We begin to see less less of the Moon each night.

During this phase, part of the Moon is beginning to show. This lunar sliver can be seen each evening for a few minutes just after sunset.

During the First Quarter Phase, the moon has traveled how far along around the Earth?

During this phase, we can see exactly 1/2 of the Moon's lighted surface as it is in a waning phase.