Moon Phases

Front

What is the path of an object in space going around another object called?

Back

Orbit.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?

Back

24 hours.

Front

How long does it take to go from one full moon to the next full moon?

Back

About a month.

Front

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

Back

Full Moon.

Front

What do we call the phase of the moon when it appears to get smaller?

Back

Waning.

Front

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

Back

New Moon.

Front

What is the term for the moon phase when it is increasing in size?

Back

Waxing.

Front

What is the term for the imaginary line that the Earth rotates around?

Back

Axis.

Front

What is the duration of a lunar cycle from one new moon to the next?

Back

About 29.5 days.

Front

What phase comes after the waxing crescent?

Back

First Quarter.