Moon Phases

Front

What does 'waning' mean?

Back

Waning means shrinking.

Front

How long is a lunar month?

Back

A lunar month is 29.5 days.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when it is less than half illuminated and shrinking?

Back

Waning Crescent.

Front

What do we call the phases of the moon in which it appears to be getting larger?

Back

Waxing.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when it is completely dark?

Back

New Moon.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when it is fully illuminated?

Back

Full Moon.

Front

What is the term for the phase of the moon that is half illuminated and growing?

Back

First Quarter.

Front

What is the term for the phase of the moon that is half illuminated and shrinking?

Back

Last Quarter.

Front

What phase comes after the New Moon?

Back

Waxing Crescent.

Front

What phase comes after the Waxing Crescent?

Back

First Quarter.