The Moon Phases

Front

What Moon phase is it when the Moon is in between the Earth and Sun?

Back

New Moon

Front

What Moon phase is it when the Moon and Sun are on opposite sides of the Earth?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What Moon phase is it when you see more than a Quarter, but less than a Full Moon?

Back

Gibbous

Front

What Moon phase is it when you see less than a Quarter, but more than a New Moon?

Back

Crescent

Front

About how many days does it take to see the same phase of the Moon to come back again?

Back

30 days

Front

How much of the Moon is always lit up by the Sun?

Back

50%

Front

What is the term we use to describe a Moon phase that we see more of with each passing day?

Back

Waxing

Front

What is the term we use to describe a Moon phase that we see less of with each passing day?

Back

Waning

Front

What side of the Moon is lit up when it is waxing?

Back

Right Side

Front

How come we always see the same side of the Moon?

Back

The Moon's rotation matches its revolution.