Phases of the Moon

Front

As the moon's shape appears to get smaller, we say that the moon is _.

Back

waning

Front

Which moon phase is when you can't see the moon at all?

Back

New moon

Front

What causes the phase of the Moon to change each night?

Back

The alignment between the Earth, Moon, and Sun determines the amount of light reflected by the Moon.

Front

Phases of the moon in which the moon appears to be getting larger are referred to as _. Options: waxing, waning, new, eclipse

Back

waxing

Front

Name the moon phase: waning crescent, waxing crescent, waning gibbous, waxing gibbous

Back

waxing gibbous

Front

Name the moon phase: waning crescent, waxing crescent, waning gibbous, waxing gibbous

Back

waning crescent

Front

Name the moon phase: waning crescent, waxing crescent, waning gibbous, waxing gibbous

Back

waxing crescent

Front

Name the moon phase: First Quarter, Last Quarter, New Moon, Full Moon

Back

New Moon

Front

Name the moon phase: First Quarter, Last Quarter, New Moon, Full Moon

Back

Full Moon

Front

Name the moon phase: First Quarter, Last Quarter, New Moon, Full Moon

Back

First Quarter