Moon Phases

Front

What is the first phase after the new moon?

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Waxing Crescent

Front

What moon phase is characterized by a small sliver of light on the right side?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

What moon phase is characterized by a small sliver of light on the left side?

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

How much of the moon is always lit by the sun?

Back

Half of the moon

Front

What is the moon's average orbital tilt around the Earth?

Back

5 degrees

Front

What phase comes after the Waxing Crescent?

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First Quarter

Front

What phase comes before the New Moon?

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

What is the phase called when the moon is fully illuminated?

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Full Moon

Front

What is the phase called when the moon is more than half illuminated but not fully?

Back

Waxing Gibbous

Front

What is the phase called when the moon is less than half illuminated and decreasing?

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Waning Gibbous