Multiple choice

How many phases of the moon are there?

  1. 8

  2. 2

  3. 10

  4. 100
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Explanation

There are 8 distinct phases of the moon: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent. The cycle takes about 29.5 days to complete.

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