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If the pattern continues from right to left, which lunar phase is next? Hint: After full moon!
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wanning gibbous
💡 Explanation:
After the full moon, the moon begins waning (shrinking). The waning gibbous phase comes after the full moon as the illuminated portion decreases toward the last quarter. The options 'New moon' and 'Waxing gibbous' are incorrect because waxing means growing. Option D has a typo (wanning instead of waning) but is the correct phase.