MOON PHASES

Front

What are the phases of the moon in which the moon appears to be getting larger?

Back

Waxing phases.

Front

What is the term for the moon phase when it is completely illuminated?

Back

Full moon.

Front

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

Back

New moon.

Front

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

Back

Waning phases.

Front

What is the cycle of moon phases called?

Back

Lunar cycle.

Front

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

Back

About 29.5 days.

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that occurs after the new moon and before the full moon?

Back

Waxing phases.

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that occurs after the full moon and before the new moon?

Back

Waning phases.

Front

What is the first visible phase of the moon after a new moon?

Back

Waxing crescent.

Front

What is the last visible phase of the moon before it becomes a new moon?

Back

Waning crescent.