Phases of the Moon

Front

What is the phase of the moon when the light is on the right?

Back

Waxing Gibbous

Front

Why do we see the same side of the moon from Earth?

Back

The moon's rotation and revolution are exactly the same, 27.3 days.

Front

How long does it take to move through all the phases of the moon?

Back

29.5 days

Front

What is the phase of the moon when the light is on the left?

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

What is the phase of the moon when the light is on the right and it is a quarter moon?

Back

Waxing First Quarter

Front

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

Back

New Moon

Front

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

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the term for the gradual increase of the moon's visible surface?

Back

Waxing

Front

What is the term for the gradual decrease of the moon's visible surface?

Back

Waning

Front

How many days does it take for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases?

Back

29.5 days