3. Waxing means "growing." Waning means
"shrinking." A student observes a crescent moon.
How does the student know if a moon is waxing?
It appears to grow from new moon to
full moon with light on the right.
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It appears to shrink from full moon to
new moon with light on the left.
© It appears to grow from new moon to
full moon with light on the left.
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It appears to shrink from full moon to
new moon with light on the right.