Explain the difference between a waxing gibbous and a waning gibbous moon.

A waxing gibbous is growing and lit on the right, while a waning gibbous is shrinking and lit on the left (in the Northern Hemisphere).

What does 'waxing' mean in relation to the phases of the moon?

Waxing means the moon is growing or getting bigger.

Grade 6th Grade · Science · 60 min

I can describe the different phases of the moon and their order.

Homeschool Pop · 13:34

The Phases of the Moon for Kids

3 key concepts

1
The phases of the moon change how the moon looks to us here on Earth.
2
When the moon is waxing, it is getting bigger, and when the moon is waning it is getting smaller.
3
A new moon cannot be seen because it is between the sun and the earth, so it can't reflect sunlight toward us.

12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Quick comprehension check

“List the phases of the moon in order, starting with the new moon.”

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