Moon

Front

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

Back

Full moon

Front

What is the lunar phase called when the moon is between the Sun and the Earth and is not visible?

Back

New moon

Front

What do we call the different shapes of the moon as it changes?

Back

Phases

Front

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

Back

Waxing gibbous

Front

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

Back

Waning crescent

Front

What is the first phase of the moon after a new moon?

Back

Waxing crescent

Front

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

Back

First quarter

Front

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

Back

Last quarter

Front

What is the term for the moon's path around the Earth?

Back

Orbit

Front

How long does it take for the moon to complete one full orbit around the Earth?

Back

About 29.5 days