Phases of the Moon practice

Front

The moon ____________ around the Earth.

Back

revolves

Front

The right half of the moon is illuminated during which phase?

Back

First Quarter

Front

How many phases does the moon go through?

Back

8

Front

Name the phase of the moon when it is decreasing in illumination after a full moon.

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

What moon phase is characterized by no illumination?

Back

New Moon

Front

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

Back

Full Moon

Front

During which phase is the moon less than half illuminated and decreasing?

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is more than half illuminated and increasing?

Back

Waxing Gibbous

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that occurs after the full moon?

Back

Waning phases

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that occurs before the new moon?

Back

Waning phases