Moon Phases

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when it is not visible from Earth?

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New Moon

Front

How long does it take for the moon phase cycle to complete?

Back

About 29 days

Front

What is the primary reason for the changing phases of the moon?

Back

The moon's movement around Earth

Front

What term describes the different shapes the moon appears to take during its cycle?

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Phases

Front

What is the term for the moon's orbit around the Earth?

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Revolves

Front

What phase comes after the New Moon?

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Waxing Crescent

Front

What phase comes after the First Quarter?

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Waxing Gibbous

Front

What is the phase called when the moon is fully illuminated?

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Full Moon

Front

What phase comes after the Full Moon?

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Waning Gibbous

Front

What is the phase called when the moon is half illuminated and decreasing in size?

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Last Quarter