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What is the difference between a crescent and a gibbous moon?

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a crescent is less than half illuminated while a gibbous is more than half illuminated.


a gibbous is less than half illuminated while a crescent is more than half illuminated.


a crescent moon occurs more frequently than a gibbous moon.


a gibbous moon occurs more frequently than a crescent moon.

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a. The crescent is less than half illuminated while a gibbous is more than half illuminated.
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