2023 Flashcard: Moon Phases and Seasons

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis relative to its orbit around the Sun causes the seasons.

Front

What phase of the moon occurs when it is fully illuminated?

Back

Full Moon.

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is half illuminated and increasing in illumination?

Back

First Quarter Moon.

Front

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

Back

New Moon.

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is half illuminated and decreasing in illumination?

Back

Last Quarter Moon.

Front

How long does it take for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases?

Back

Approximately 29.5 days.

Front

What is the term for the position of the moon when it is between the Earth and the Sun?

Back

New Moon.

Front

What is the term for the position of the moon when it is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun?

Back

Full Moon.

Front

What is the significance of the first quarter moon?

Back

It marks the halfway point between the new moon and full moon.

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that occurs after the full moon?

Back

Waning Gibbous.