Moon Phases

Front

What is the term for when the moon's shape appears to get smaller?

Back

Waning

Front

What is the term for when the moon's shape appears to get larger?

Back

Waxing

Front

What is the first phase of the moon cycle?

Back

New Moon

Front

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

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that occurs after the new moon and before the first quarter?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that occurs after the first quarter and before the full moon?

Back

Waxing Gibbous

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that occurs after the full moon and before the last quarter?

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that occurs after the last quarter and before the new moon?

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is half illuminated and appears as a 'D' shape?

Back

First Quarter

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is half illuminated and appears as a 'C' shape?

Back

Last Quarter