Question

What are the 8 phases of the Moon in their correct order, beginning with the new moon?
A) new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, second quarter, waning gibbous, third quarter, waning crescent
B) first quarter, waxing crescent, second quarter, waxing gibbous, third quarter, waning gibbous, waning crescent, fourth quarter
C) full moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, gibbous waxing, new moon, waning gibbous, thread quarter, waning crescent
D) new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, waning crescent

Answer 1

Answer:

Option D (new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, waning crescent)  is the correct answer.

Explanation -

The 8 phases of the moon in correct order - new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, waning crescent.

THEREFORE, THE CORRECT OPTION IS OPTION (D)