Phases of the Moon

Front

What is the phase of the Moon when it is less than half illuminated and increasing in illumination?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

What do we call the phase of the Moon when it is completely dark because its unlit side is facing Earth?

Back

New Moon

Front

What term describes anything relating to the Moon?

Back

Lunar

Front

What is the term for the phase of the Moon when the visible surface is increasing?

Back

Waxing

Front

From where does the Moon get its light?

Back

Sun

Front

What is the term for the cycle of phases the Moon goes through?

Back

Lunar Cycle

Front

What is the phase of the Moon when it is more than half illuminated and decreasing in illumination?

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

What do we call the phase of the Moon when it is less than half illuminated and decreasing in illumination?

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

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

Back

Full Moon

Front

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

Back

About 29.5 days