Question

during which phase does earth see more than half of the moons surface?
first quarter
third quarter
waxing gibbous
waning crescent

Explanation:

• First/third quarter: Exactly half the moon is visible.
• Waning crescent: Less than half is visible.
• Waxing gibbous: Occurs between first quarter and full moon, so more than half of the moon's surface is visible from Earth.

Answer:

waxing gibbous