Phases of the Moon

Front

What causes the visibility of the Moon's surface from Earth?

Back

The surface of the Moon is visible from Earth because it reflects light from the Sun.

Front

What is the name of the phase when the Moon is less than half illuminated and increasing in illumination?

Back

Waxing Crescent.

Front

What is the primary reason the Moon has different phases?

Back

The Moon has different phases because it revolves around the Earth.

Front

What is the name of the phase when the Moon is completely dark and not visible from Earth?

Back

New Moon.

Front

What is the name of the phase when the Moon is half illuminated and decreasing in illumination?

Back

Third Quarter.

Front

What is the term for the position of the Moon when it is fully illuminated as seen from Earth?

Back

Full Moon.

Front

What phase comes after the Waxing Crescent phase?

Back

First Quarter.

Front

What is the phase called when the Moon is more than half illuminated and decreasing?

Back

Waxing Gibbous.

Front

What is the phase called when the Moon is more than half illuminated and increasing?

Back

Waning Gibbous.

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the Moon to complete one full orbit around the Earth?

Back

Lunar Month.