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When does the moon become half lit during the waning phase?

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First quarter

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Second quarter

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Third quarter

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Fourth quarter

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Solution

The correct option is C
Third quarter

During the third quarter, the moon is half lit in the waning phase. It would have completed three-quarters of its revolution around the earth.

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