Moon Phases

Front

What is the term for a space object spinning on its axis?

Back

Rotation

Front

True or False: Moon phases are caused by the Earth casting a shadow on the Moon.

Back

False

Front

What is the term for a space object that goes around another object?

Back

Revolution

Front

What are the eight main phases of the Moon?

Back

New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, Waning Crescent.

Front

What phase comes after the New Moon?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

What phase comes after the Full Moon?

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

What is the term for the imaginary line that the Earth spins around?

Back

Axis

Front

How long does it take for the Moon to complete one full cycle of phases?

Back

About 29.5 days.

Front

What is the phase of the Moon when it is completely illuminated?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the phase of the Moon when it is not visible from Earth?

Back

New Moon