Phases of the moon

Front

When the Moon is directly between the Sun and the Earth, what phase would the Moon be in?

Back

New Moon

Front

What term is associated with the moons that are increasing in size (more light on them) each day?

Back

Waxing moons

Front

What phase of the moon is this?

Back

Waxing crescent

Front

Where does the Moon get its light from?

Back

It reflects the Sun's light

Front

About how long does it take the Moon to complete its cycle?

Back

around 1 month

Front

What phase of the moon is shown?

Back

waning gibbous

Front

Name the phase of the moon that comes BEFORE this moon phase: waning gibbous, waning crescent, waxing crescent.

Back

waxing gibbous

Front

Is the Moon bigger or smaller than the Earth?

Back

Smaller

Front

When the Earth is between the Moon and the Sun, it is most likely a: Full Moon, Half Moon, 3rd Quarter Moon

Back

Full Moon

Front

Why does the Moon have different phases?

Back

It moves around the Earth.