Moon Phases & Eclipses

Front

What is the size comparison between the Moon and the Earth?

Back

The Moon is smaller than the Earth.

Front

What phase of the Moon occurs when it is more than half illuminated but not fully?

Back

Waning Gibbous.

Front

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

Back

Sunlight.

Front

What type of eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon?

Back

Lunar Eclipse.

Front

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

Back

New Moon.

Front

What is the term for the cycle of phases the Moon goes through?

Back

Lunar Cycle.

Front

What phase comes after the New Moon?

Back

Waxing Crescent.

Front

What is a Solar Eclipse?

Back

An event where the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

Front

What is a Lunar Eclipse?

Back

An event where the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, blocking the Sun's light from reaching the Moon.

Front

What is the term for the side of the Moon that is always facing the Earth?

Back

Near Side of the Moon.