The Moon Subunit 2023-2024

Front

What is the phase of the moon when less than a quarter is visible and it is becoming more visible each day?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

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

Back

New Moon

Front

What is a Super Moon?

Back

A Super Moon occurs when the moon is at perigee, the closest point to Earth in its orbit.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that occurs when half of the moon is visible and it is getting less visible?

Back

Last/Third Quarter

Front

What is the term for the moon's path around the Earth?

Back

Orbits

Front

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

Back

Full Moon

Front

What happens during a Waning Crescent moon phase?

Back

Less than half of the moon is visible and it is becoming less visible each day.

Front

What is the opposite of a Waxing Gibbous moon phase?

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

What is the term for the farthest point of the moon's orbit from Earth?

Back

Apogee

Front

What is the term for the closest point of the moon's orbit to Earth?

Back

Perigee