Lunar Phases

Front

What is the primary source of light that illuminates the Moon?

Back

Sunlight

Front

What is the Moon phase characterized by a small illuminated portion increasing in size?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

What is the Moon phase when it is fully illuminated?

Back

Full Moon

Front

How long does the lunar cycle last?

Back

27-28 days

Front

What is the Moon phase characterized by a large illuminated portion decreasing in size?

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

What phase comes after the Waxing Crescent?

Back

First Quarter

Front

What phase comes before the Full Moon?

Back

Waxing Gibbous

Front

What is the phase called when the Moon is not visible from Earth?

Back

New Moon

Front

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

Back

Last Quarter

Front

What is the term for the apparent path of the Moon around the Earth?

Back

Lunar Orbit