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1. The different shapes of the moon are called _____
2. There are _____ phases of the moon.
3. The moon sets in _____ direction.
4. When the dark side of the moon is getting bigger we call it _____
5. _____ hemisphere is between the North Pole and equator.
Answer (2)
The moon has eight phases, which are the changing shapes seen from Earth. It sets in the west, and when the illuminated part of the moon increases, it's called a waxing moon. The Northern hemisphere lies between the North Pole and the equator.
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The different shapes of the moon are called phases . The moon goes through different shapes due to its position relative to the Earth and Sun, giving us various appearances from new moon to full moon and back.
There are eight phases of the moon. These phases are: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.
The moon sets in the western direction. This is the same direction as the Sun because of the Earth's rotation from west to east.
When the dark side of the moon is getting bigger we call it waning . This is when the moon is transitioning from the Full Moon towards the New Moon.
The Northern hemisphere is between the North Pole and the equator. This hemisphere includes parts of North America, Europe, and a substantial portion of Asia among other regions.
