Moon Phases

Front

What causes the Moon to appear to change shape during its phases?

Back

The Moon appears to change shape due to reflecting a different amount of light based on its alignment with Earth and the Sun.

Front

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

Back

New Moon

Front

What is the term for the lighter part of an eclipse shadow where light is only partially blocked?

Back

Penumbra

Front

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

Back

About one month.

Front

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

Back

Waxing Gibbous

Front

What is the Moon phase called when it is less than half illuminated and decreasing in illumination?

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

What is the term for the darkest part of an eclipse shadow where light is completely blocked?

Back

Umbra

Front

What phase comes after the New Moon?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

What phase comes before the Full Moon?

Back

Waxing Gibbous

Front

What is the Moon phase called when it is half illuminated and increasing in illumination?

Back

First Quarter