Phases of the Moon

Front

How many phases of the moon are there?

Back

Eight

Front

The Moon gets its light from the?

Back

Sun

Front

What phase of the moon is this? (Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous, Waxing crescent, Waning crescent)

Back

Waxing crescent

Front

The different phases of the Moon are caused by?

Back

The angle at which we see the lit Moon as it revolves around the Earth.

Front

What does 'waning' mean?

Back

Shrinking

Front

What is the first phase of the Moon?

Back

New Moon

Front

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

Back

Full Moon

Front

What phase comes after the New Moon?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

What phase comes after the Waxing Gibbous?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the term for the Moon's appearance when it is less than half illuminated?

Back

Crescent Moon