Phases of the Moon

Front

When the Moon is directly between the Sun and the Earth, what phase would the Moon be in?

Back

New Moon

Front

What term is associated with the moons that are increasing in size (more light on them) each day?

Back

Waxing moons

Front

What phase of the moon is this?

Back

Waxing crescent

Front

Where does the Moon get its light from?

Back

It reflects the Sun's light

Front

About how long does it take the Moon to complete its cycle?

Back

around 1 month

Front

What phase of the moon is shown?

Back

waning gibbous

Front

Name the phase of the moon that comes BEFORE this moon phase: waning gibbous, waning crescent, waxing crescent.

Back

waxing gibbous

Front

What is the phase of the Moon at position #5?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the correct phase of the Moon at position 3? Options: Waning Crescent, First Quarter (or Waxing Half), Third Quarter (or Waning Half), Waxing Gibbous

Back

First Quarter (or Waxing Half)

Front

What part of the moon do we see from Earth?

Back

the same side