Moon Phases

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is completely dark and not visible from Earth?

Back

New moon

Front

In which moon phase is the right side illuminated?

Back

First Quarter

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that appears to be shrinking and is less than half illuminated?

Back

Waning crescent

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that appears to be growing and is more than half illuminated?

Back

Waxing gibbous

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated and visible from Earth?

Back

Full moon

Front

During which moon phase is the left side illuminated?

Back

Last Quarter

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that appears to be less than half illuminated and is growing?

Back

Waxing crescent

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that appears to be more than half illuminated and is shrinking?

Back

Waning gibbous

Front

What is the sequence of moon phases starting from New Moon to Full Moon?

Back

New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon

Front

What is the sequence of moon phases starting from Full Moon to New Moon?

Back

Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, Waning Crescent, New Moon