Moon Phases

Front

What is the Moon's phase when it is less than half illuminated and decreasing?

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

What is the Moon's phase when it is less than half illuminated and increasing?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

What is the Moon's phase when it is more than half illuminated and decreasing?

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

What is the Moon's phase when it is more than half illuminated and increasing?

Back

Waxing Gibbous

Front

What is the main source of light that illuminates the Moon?

Back

Sunlight

Front

What is the term for the cycle of the Moon's phases?

Back

Lunar Cycle

Front

How long does it take for the Moon to complete one full cycle of phases?

Back

About 29.5 days

Front

What phase comes after the New Moon?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

What phase comes after the First Quarter Moon?

Back

Waxing Gibbous

Front

What phase comes after the Full Moon?

Back

Waning Gibbous