To solve this problem, we need to look at the calendar provided in the image and match the moon phases shown on specific dates with their correct names.
Step 1: Analyze the Calendar Pattern
Let's look at the key dates already filled in on the August calendar to understand the cycle:
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August 1: The image shows a Full Moon (completely lit).
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August 9: The image shows a Last Quarter Moon (left half lit).
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August 16: The image shows a New Moon (completely dark).
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August 24: The image shows a First Quarter Moon (right half lit).
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August 30: The image shows a Full Moon again.
The lunar cycle is about 29.5 days long. This means the phases repeat roughly every month. Since August 1 is a Full Moon, the next Full Moon is around August 30/31.
Step 2: Determine the Phase for Each Date
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August 1st:
* Looking at the calendar box for the 1st, it shows a fully illuminated circle.
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Phase: Full Moon
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August 5th:
* The phase goes from Full (Aug 1) to Last Quarter (Aug 9).
* Between Full and Last Quarter, the moon is shrinking (waning). It looks like a bulging shape on the left side.
* This phase is called Waning Gibbous.
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Phase: Waning Gibbous
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August 9th:
* Looking at the calendar box for the 9th, it shows the left half of the moon lit up.
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Phase: Last Quarter (or Third Quarter)
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August 13th:
* The phase goes from Last Quarter (Aug 9) to New Moon (Aug 16).
* Between these two, the moon is still shrinking but is less than half full. It looks like a banana shape curving to the left.
* This phase is called Waning Crescent.
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Phase: Waning Crescent
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August 16th:
* Looking at the calendar box for the 16th, it shows a completely dark circle.
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Phase: New Moon
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August 18th:
* The phase goes from New Moon (Aug 16) to First Quarter (Aug 24).
* After the New Moon, the moon starts growing (waxing). A small sliver of light appears on the right side.
* This phase is called Waxing Crescent.
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Phase: Waxing Crescent
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August 24th:
* Looking at the calendar box for the 24th, it shows the right half of the moon lit up.
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Phase: First Quarter
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August 30th:
* Looking at the calendar box for the 30th, it shows a fully illuminated circle again.
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Phase: Full Moon
Final Answer:
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August 1st: Full Moon
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August 5th: Waning Gibbous
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August 9th: Last Quarter
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August 13th: Waning Crescent
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August 16th: New Moon
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August 18th: Waxing Crescent
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August 24th: First Quarter
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August 30th: Full Moon
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of moon phases worksheet answers.
