-this is the period between the half and full moon
- more than half of the side of the moon that faces us is shining.
Right side is 51-99% visible
-this occurs two weeks after the new moon.
-it occurs when the Earth and Moon are in line with the Sun.
-the full moon rises at sunset and sets at sunrise.
-the bright side of the Moon is facing the earth completely.
thus, the Moon is completely visible from the Earth throughout the night.
Fully visible.
-this is the period between the full moon and the third quarter.
-a waning gibbous phase appears to be bright on the left side
Left side is 51-99% visible.