Moon Phases

Front

Define Waxing

Back

Moon is increasing and light part appears to be growing.

Front

What is the correct order of moon phases?

Back

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

Front

The moon is a natural ______ of Earth.

Back

satellite.

Front

What causes the moon's phases?

Back

The amount of sunlight reflected onto the moon from the sun.

Front

What is the path of an object in space around another object called?

Back

orbit.

Front

Define Waning.

Back

Moon is decreasing and light part appears to be shrinking.

Front

What is a Full Moon?

Back

The phase when the entire face of the moon is illuminated.

Front

What is a New Moon?

Back

The phase when the moon is not visible from Earth.

Front

What is a Gibbous Moon?

Back

A phase when more than half of the moon is illuminated but not full.

Front

What is a Crescent Moon?

Back

A phase when less than half of the moon is illuminated.