Moon Phases

Front

What is the imaginary line that a space object spins on?

Back

Axis

Front

What do we call it when a space object goes around another object?

Back

Revolution

Front

True or False: The moon is always half lit by the sun.

Back

True

Front

True or False: One side of the moon is always facing the sun.

Back

True

Front

What are the four main phases of the moon?

Back

New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Last Quarter

Front

What phase comes after the New Moon?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

What phase comes after the First Quarter?

Back

Waxing Gibbous

Front

What phase comes after the Full Moon?

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

What phase comes after the Last Quarter?

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

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

Back

About 29.5 days