Phases of the Moon

Front

What phase is the Moon in when it is directly between the Sun and the Earth?

Back

New Moon

Front

What phase of the Moon is characterized by a small sliver of light on the right side?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

List the correct order of the Moon phases starting from New Moon.

Back

New, 1st Quarter, Full, 3rd Quarter

Front

What does the Moon reflect to shine in the night sky?

Back

It reflects the Sun's light.

Front

What phase of the Moon is described as having more than half of its surface illuminated but not fully?

Back

Waxing Gibbous

Front

What is the phase of the Moon when it appears completely illuminated?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the phase of the Moon when it is less than half illuminated and decreasing?

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

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

Back

1st Quarter

Front

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

Back

3rd Quarter

Front

What is the term for the cycle of the Moon's phases?

Back

Lunar Cycle