Moon Phases

Front

The moon ____________ around the Earth.

Back

revolves

Front

Which moon phase is shown?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

When the moon is waxing it is ____________________.

Back

Growing or getting bigger

Front

When the moon is waning it is __________________.

Back

Shrinking, or getting smaller

Front

Which of the following words describe the phases of the moon?

Back

new, crescent, quarter, gibbous, full

Front

What is the first phase of the moon?

Back

New Moon

Front

What phase comes after the New Moon?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

What is the phase when the moon is fully illuminated?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What does it mean when the moon is in the Waning Gibbous phase?

Back

The moon is shrinking after a Full Moon.

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that is half illuminated?

Back

First Quarter