Question

    When a three quarter moon is visible, what is it called?

    A Half moon Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Crescent moon Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Full moon Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Gibbous moon Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    When a three-quarter moon is visible, it is called a gibbous moon . More specifically, if the moon is more than half but less than fully illuminated, it's referred to as a waxing gibbous moon if it is increasing in illumination, or a waning gibbous moon if it is decreasing in illumination.

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