Phases of the Moon

Front

New Moon – 🌑

Back

Moon's hiding, can't see it! The moon is between the Earth and the Sun. No light on the moon's face!

Front

Waxing Crescent – 🌒

Back

Getting bigger, light’s on the right! The moon is starting to show a bit of light on the right side.

Front

First Quarter – 🌓

Back

Half moon, light on the right! We see half of the moon, light on the right side.

Front

Waxing Gibbous – 🌔

Back

Almost full, light’s still growing! The moon is almost full, with most of the light on the right.

Front

Full Moon – 🌕

Back

Big, bright circle! The whole moon is lit up and shining bright.

Front

Waning Gibbous – 🌖

Back

Light fading, still pretty big! The moon starts shrinking, light on the left side.

Front

Last Quarter – 🌗

Back

Half moon again, light on the left! We see half of the moon, but now the light is on the left side.

Front

Waning Crescent – 🌘

Back

Getting smaller, light’s almost gone! Only a small sliver of light on the left before the moon goes dark again.

Front

Catchphrase

Back

Wax on the right, wane on the left!