Explorations: Introduction to Astronomy
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(1.3) You observe the Moon rising at 3 p.m., a few hours before sunset. Its phase is
- (a) between new and first quarter.
- (b) between first quarter and full.
- (c) between full and third quarter.
- (d) between third quarter and new.
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