2007-04-01 21:44:19 · 5 answers · asked by Joel L 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
waxing
2007-04-01 21:47:31 · answer #1 · answered by Northstar 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Apart from a small wobble in the orbit, the visible portion of the Moon remains the same all the time. More or less of the Earth-facing side is illuminated by the Sun during the monthly cycle. As more of the visible side is illuminated, the Moon is said to be waxing and after full moon it is said to be waning but the same side of the Moon remains visible at all times.
2007-04-02 01:21:26 · answer #2 · answered by tentofield 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Waxing. When it's getting smaller it's waning.
2007-04-01 21:52:10 · answer #3 · answered by Bultimus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is waxing and when it is reducing it is waning.
2007-04-01 21:53:45 · answer #4 · answered by devotee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is waxing and waning when decreasing
2007-04-01 21:49:51 · answer #5 · answered by ratth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋