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Chapter 1, Problem 5MC
To determine
The correct option, from the following options, for the phase of the Moon if a thin crescent of the Moon is visible just before sunrise.
(a) Waxing phase
(b) New phase
(c) Waning phase
(d) Quarter phase
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