Which statements about the moon's phases are true? Check all that apply.

The same side of the moon always faces Earth.

The moon shines because it reflects light from Earth.

A new moon occurs when the Sun shines on the side of the moon not facing Earth.

The waning gibbous and waning crescent occur immediately before the full moon.

During the waxing phases of the moon, the side lit by the Sun is not facing Earth.

A full moon happens when the Earth is between the Sun and the moon.

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Creedence

27 January, 20:19

Which statements about the moon's phases are true? Check all that apply.

The same side of the moon always faces Earth.

The moon shines because it reflects light from Earth.

A new moon occurs when the Sun shines on the side of the moon not facing Earth.

The waning gibbous and waning crescent occur immediately before the full moon.

During the waxing phases of the moon, the side lit by the Sun is not facing Earth.

A full moon happens when the Earth is between the Sun and the moon.

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Cynthia Hoffman · Answer 1

The same side of the moon always faces the earth

A new moon occurs when the Sun shines on the side of the moon not facing Earth.

A full moon happens when the Earth is between the Sun and the moon.

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Shea Watson · Answer 2

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