Moon Phases

Front

What does 'revolution' mean in relation to the moon?

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Revolution means to travel around an object.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when the entire face is illuminated?

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Full Moon

Front

What phase is the moon in when it is not visible from Earth?

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New Moon

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that occurs when half of the moon is illuminated and it is increasing?

Back

First Quarter

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that occurs when half of the moon is illuminated and it is decreasing?

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Last Quarter (or Third Quarter)

Front

How many main phases does the moon go through in a lunar cycle?

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Four main phases: New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Last Quarter.

Front

What phase comes after the New Moon?

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First Quarter

Front

What phase comes after the First Quarter?

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Full Moon

Front

What phase comes after the Full Moon?

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Last Quarter

Front

What phase comes after the Last Quarter?

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New Moon