Phases of the Moon

Front

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

Back

Full Moon

Front

What do we call the phase of the moon when it is less than half illuminated and decreasing?

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

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

Back

Waxing Gibbous

Front

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

Back

First Quarter

Front

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

Back

Last Quarter

Front

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

Back

New Moon

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that occurs after a Full Moon?

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that occurs before a New Moon?

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that occurs after a New Moon?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that occurs before a Full Moon?

Back

Waxing Gibbous