Moon Phases

Front

What is the cycle of the moon called?

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Lunar Cycle

Front

How long does the lunar cycle last?

Back

About a month

Front

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

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the phase of the moon just after the New Moon?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

What is the phase of the moon just before the New Moon?

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

What is the phase of the moon that is half illuminated and growing?

Back

First Quarter

Front

What is the phase of the moon that is half illuminated and shrinking?

Back

Last Quarter

Front

What is the phase of the moon that comes after the Waxing Crescent?

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First Quarter

Front

What is the phase of the moon that comes after the First Quarter?

Back

Waxing Gibbous

Front

What is the phase of the moon that comes after the Waxing Gibbous?

Back

Full Moon