Which phase of the Moon will we see on Earth when the Moon is in position 6 in the figure above?

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Which phase of the Moon will we see on Earth when the Moon is in position 6 in the figure above?

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Transcribed Image Text:1. 8. 2. B AS 7. 5C 3. D 6. 4. 5.
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There are total eight phases of the Moon in which four are primary phases while rest are intermediate phases. 

Primary Phases:

  • New Moon
  • Full Moon
  • First Quarter
  • Third Quarter

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Intermediate OPhases:

  • Waxing Crescent Moon
  • Waxing Gibbous Moon
  • Waning Gibbous Moon
  • Waning Crescent Moon
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