What Does It Take to Be a Moon?

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When is a moon not a moon — and does it matter?

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[rod]

Well, interesting question on defining a moon. This morning near 0600 EST, I was out viewing the waning crescent Moon in Leo using my 10x50 binoculars. Lovely view with earthshine easily visible and craters along the terminator line. Using my frame of reference view of the Moon - this observation fits *What Does it Take to Be a Moon?*