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22 October, 06:44

How much total surface of the moon is illuminated by the sun when it is at quarter phase?

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  1. 22 October, 06:50
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    50% of the moon is always illuminated, however during it's quarter phase means that we only see a quarter of what's really lit up. So it LOOKS like the moon is only 25% lit and 75% dark, it's truly 50/50. We only see that 25% since we can see it from one angle.
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