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As the moon's shape appears to get smaller, we say that the moon is :


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Waxing

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Swelling

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Waning

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Disappearing

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Solution

The correct option is C

Waning


The phase during which there is a decrease in the visibility of the lighted area of the moon from the earth is called waning. It occurs during the transition phase of the full moon to the new moon.


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