Phases of the Moon

Front

The side of the moon facing the earth is not illuminated. We cannot see the moon.

Back

New Moon

Front

The right half of the moon is illuminated.

Back

First Quarter

Front

Most of the moon's surface is illuminated except for a sliver on the right side.

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

Small sliver of the moon is illuminated on the right side.

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

The entire side of the moon facing earth is illuminated.

Back

Full Moon

Front

Only a small sliver of the moon is illuminated on the left side.

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

The left half of the moon is illuminated.

Back

Last Quarter

Front

Most of the moon's surface is illuminated except for a small sliver on the left.

Back

Waxing Gibbous

Front

The moon is appearing to get larger

Back

Waxing

Front

More shadow is showing than the moon.

Back

Crescent