GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

SOLAR SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Put the moon phases in order
A
New moon, crescent, first quarter, gibbous, last quarter, new moon
B
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C
New moon, half moon, full moon
D
Quarter moon, half moon, full moon, new moon
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: - New: We cannot see the Moon when it is a new moon. Waxing Crescent: In the Northern Hemisphere, we see the waxing crescent phase as a thin crescent of light on the right. First Quarter: We see the first quarter phase as a half moon. Waxing Gibbous: The waxing gibbous phase is between a half moon and full moon.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are four principal (primary, or major) lunar phases: the new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter (also known as third or final quarter), when the Moon’s ecliptic longitude is at an angle to the Sun (as viewed from the center of the Earth) of 0°, 90°, 180°, and 270° respectively.

Detailed explanation-3: -Waxing Crescent: The Waxing Crescent is the second phase in the cycle of phases. This Moon phase occurs once a month, rising around 9 AM, and setting around 9 PM, sticking around for approximately 7.38 days before going into the First Quarter phase.

Detailed explanation-4: -New Moon. Waxing Crescent Moon. First Quarter Moon. Waxing Gibbous Moon. Full Moon. Waning Gibbous Moon. Third Quarter Moon. Waning Crescent Moon.

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