Question

moon phases: cycle that is 28ish days long.
__________ when the moon is between earth
and the sun; can not be seen, no light
reflected to our position on earth.
________ ________ first visible slice of moon.
__________ half the lighted side of the moon is
visible.
________ ________ more than the first
quarter is seen.
__________ all of the round moon is visible.
________ ________ after full moon, more
than half is still seen.
________ ________ half the side of the moon
is visible.
________ ________ last visible slice of moon.

Explanation:

The problem is about identifying the names of different moon phases based on their descriptions. The key points are recalling the standard names for each phase: new moon (when between Earth and Sun, not visible), waxing crescent (first visible slice), first quarter (half visible), waxing gibbous (more than first quarter), full moon (all visible), waning gibbous (after full moon, more than half still seen), last quarter (half visible), waning crescent (last visible slice).

Answer:

new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, waning crescent