Moon Phases 4th Grade

Front

Define Waxing

Back

Moon is increasing and light part appears to be growing.

Front

What is the correct order of the moon phases?

Back

new moon, 1st quarter, full moon, 3rd quarter.

Front

Name this moon phase: Last Quarter

Back

The phase where the left half of the moon is illuminated.

Front

Define Waning

Back

Moon is decreasing and light part appears to be shrinking.

Front

Define Gibbous

Back

More than half of the moon is visible.

Front

What is a New Moon?

Back

The phase when the moon is not visible from Earth.

Front

What is a Full Moon?

Back

The phase when the entire face of the moon is illuminated.

Front

Define First Quarter

Back

The phase where the right half of the moon is illuminated.

Front

Define Third Quarter

Back

The phase where the left half of the moon is illuminated.

Front

What is a Crescent Moon?

Back

A phase where less than half of the moon is visible.