Which of these is the correct sequence of appearances of Moon phases in the sky?
A) waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full Moon
B) new Moon, full Moon, waxing crescent, waning crescent
C) full Moon, waxing gibbous, third quarter, waning crescent
D) new Moon, waning crescent, first quarter, full Moon

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The correct sequence of Moon phases starts with the waxing crescent, followed by the first quarter, then the waxing gibbous, and finally the full Moon. This sequence represents the Moon's phases as it moves from just after a new Moon towards a full Moon, with the illuminated portion increasing in size.

Which of These Is the Correct Sequence of Appearances of Moon