Suppose You Live in the United States and You See

question 36

Multiple Choice

Suppose you live in the United States and you see a crescent Moon in your evening sky tonight.What will a friend in South America see tonight?

• A)Your friend will see a gibbous Moon.
• B)Your friend will also see a crescent Moon.
• C)Your friend will see a first quarter Moon.
• D)Your friend won't see the Moon tonight,because it is up only in the morning.

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