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If the illuminated side of the moon is on the right, the moon is said to be:
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Waxing
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Shrinking
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Waning
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Not moving
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: - 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.
Detailed explanation-2: -When the moon is “waxing, ‘’ it will appear more illuminated, and when it is “waning, ‘’ less of it will illuminate night by night. New Moon: The full moon and this phase are the two easiest phases to identify. With the new moon, it will look as if the moon is missing entirely from the sky.
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