Question

identify the positions of the moon phases based on the diagram below:
lunar
cycle
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
full moon
new moon
3rd/last quarter moon
1st quarter moon

Explanation:

The New Moon occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun. The 1st Quarter Moon is when half of the Moon's face is illuminated as seen from Earth (right - half in the Northern Hemisphere). The Full Moon is when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated. The 3rd/Last Quarter Moon is when half of the Moon's face is illuminated (left - half in the Northern Hemisphere).

Answer:

1. New Moon
2. 1st Quarter Moon
3. Full Moon
4. 3rd/Last Quarter Moon