Moon Phases

Front

What is the term for the cycle of changes in the moon's appearance?

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Phases

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when it is completely dark?

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New Moon

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that occurs when half of the moon is illuminated and it is increasing in light?

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First Quarter

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that occurs when half of the moon is illuminated and it is decreasing in light?

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Last Quarter (or Third Quarter)

Front

What is the term for the movement of the moon around the Earth?

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Revolves

Front

How long does it take for the moon phase cycle to repeat?

Back

About 29 days

Front

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

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Full Moon

Front

What is the term for the moon phase when it is less than half illuminated and decreasing?

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Waning Crescent

Front

What is the term for the moon phase when it is less than half illuminated and increasing?

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Waxing Crescent

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that occurs just before the New Moon?

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Waning Crescent