Gizmo Moon Phases

Front

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

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Full Moon

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is half illuminated and increasing in brightness?

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First Quarter

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is half illuminated and decreasing in brightness?

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Third Quarter

Front

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

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New Moon

Front

What does 'waxing' mean in relation to moon phases?

Back

The moon is increasing in brightness.

Front

What does 'waning' mean in relation to moon phases?

Back

The moon is decreasing in brightness.

Front

What is the phase of the moon just before a New Moon?

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Waning Crescent

Front

What is the phase of the moon just after a New Moon?

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Waxing Crescent

Front

What is the phase of the moon that appears more than half illuminated but less than fully illuminated?

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Waxing Gibbous

Front

What is the phase of the moon that appears more than half illuminated but is decreasing in brightness?

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Waning Gibbous