Sun, Earth, Moon System

Front

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

Back

Full Moon

Front

What shape is the Earth?

Back

Sphere

Front

What is the phase of the moon that comes after the first quarter?

Back

Waxing Gibbous

Front

Does the Earth revolve around the Sun?

Back

True

Front

Does the moon create its own light?

Back

False

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 path the Earth takes around the Sun?

Back

Orbit

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases?

Back

Lunar Month

Front

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

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

What is the term for the position of the Earth, moon, and sun when they are in a straight line?

Back

Syzygy