Moon Phases

Front

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

Back

Full Moon

Front

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

Back

About a month

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that occurs after the full moon?

Back

Last Quarter

Front

What do we call the phase of the moon when it appears to be getting smaller?

Back

Waning

Front

Which terms describe the different phases of the moon?

Back

New, Crescent, Quarter, Gibbous, Full

Front

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

Back

New Moon

Front

What is the term for the phase of the moon that is half illuminated and increasing in size?

Back

First Quarter

Front

What is the term for the phase of the moon that is half illuminated and decreasing in size?

Back

Last Quarter

Front

What do we call the phase of the moon that looks like a small sliver?

Back

Crescent Moon

Front

What is the term for the phase of the moon that is more than half illuminated but not fully illuminated?

Back

Gibbous Moon