Phases of the Moon

Front

What phase of the Moon occurs when it is directly between the Sun and the Earth?

Back

New Moon

Front

How long does it take for the Moon cycle (lunar cycle) to complete?

Back

28 days/approximately one month

Front

What is the phase of the Moon that comes after the Full Moon?

Back

3rd quarter/last quarter

Front

What is the phase of the Moon that is increasing in light?

Back

Waxing Moon

Front

What is the phase of the Moon that is decreasing in light?

Back

Waning Moon

Front

What phase of the Moon is characterized by half of the Moon being illuminated?

Back

1st quarter

Front

What is the phase of the Moon that comes after the Waxing Gibbous?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the phase of the Moon that comes before the New Moon?

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

What is the term for the Moon's cycle of phases?

Back

Lunar Cycle

Front

What causes the different phases of the Moon?

Back

The position of the Moon relative to the Earth and Sun.