The Sun and the Moon Phases

Front

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

Back

New Moon

Front

What are the three layers of the sun's atmosphere?

Back

Photosphere, Chromosphere, Corona

Front

What phase of the moon is when half of it is illuminated and increasing?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

What phase of the moon is when half of it is illuminated and decreasing?

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What are the forms of energy that leave the Sun?

Back

Light, Heat, Radiation

Front

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

Back

Waxing Gibbous

Front

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

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases?

Back

Lunar Month (about 29.5 days)

Front

What is the effect of the Sun's energy on Earth?

Back

It provides light and heat, supporting life.