Unit 2.2 - The Moon Vocab & Phases

Front

As the lit portion of the moon increases, it is ___________.

Back

waxing

Front

As the lit portion of the moon shrinks, it is ______________.

Back

waning

Front

Movement of one solar system object into the shadow of another is a ____________.

Back

eclipse

Front

Rise and fall of oceans' surfaces due to gravitational forces of Earth, Moon, and Sun.

Back

Tides

Front

Phase of the moon:

Back

waxing crescent

Front

Moon cycle duration?

Back

month

Front

Moon phase:

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

Moon phase when not visible?

Back

New moon

Front

Phase of Moon at position #5?

Back

Full Moon

Front

Moon phase 3.5 days after full moon?

Back

waning gibbous