Moon Phases

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What is the source of the moon's light?

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The sun.

Front

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

Back

Full Moon.

Front

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

Back

First Quarter.

Front

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

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Last Quarter.

Front

What happens to the moon during a waxing phase?

Back

The moon is growing or getting bigger.

Front

What happens to the moon during a waning phase?

Back

The moon is shrinking or getting smaller.

Front

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

Back

New Moon.

Front

What is the term for the moon phase between New Moon and Full Moon?

Back

Waxing.

Front

What is the term for the moon phase between Full Moon and New Moon?

Back

Waning.

Front

What is a crescent moon?

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A moon phase that is less than half illuminated.