Sammy wants to trick or treat on a full moon night. If it is a new moon on October 19th, what moon phase will it be on October 31st?
1 Answer
Jan 31, 2018
The "waxing gibbous" phase.
Explanation:
The moon goes through a complete cycle of phases every 29-1/2 days. The 31st is 12 days after the 19th. That would put it into the waxing gibbous phase.
https://www.space.com/19891-gibbous-moon-skywatching-guide.html
Good interactive chart here:
http://www.moonconnection.com/moon_phases_calendar.phtml
