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Waxing and Waning Moon

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What is the name given to the phenomenon in which the moon transitions from a full moon to the new moon?

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Chipping

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Growing

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Waxing

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Waning

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The correct option is D Waning

When moon transitions from a new moon to a full moon, it is called as waning.

When moon transitions from a full moon to a new moon, it is called as waning.

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