Phases of the Moon

Front

What is the phase of the Moon when it is completely illuminated?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the phase of the Moon that occurs after the Full Moon?

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

What is the phase of the Moon that occurs before the New Moon?

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

What is the phase of the Moon that is half illuminated and increasing in illumination?

Back

First Quarter Moon

Front

What is the phase of the Moon that is half illuminated and decreasing in illumination?

Back

Third Quarter Moon

Front

What is the phase of the Moon that is growing larger and is more than half illuminated?

Back

Waxing Gibbous

Front

What is the phase of the Moon that is less than half illuminated and decreasing in illumination?

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

What is the phase of the Moon that is less than half illuminated and increasing in illumination?

Back

Waxing Crescent

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