Phases Of The Moon

Front

What is the term for the phase when the visible surface of the Moon increases?

Back

Waxing

Front

What is the term for the phase when the visible surface of the Moon decreases?

Back

Waning

Front

What do we call the pattern of phases that the Moon goes through?

Back

Lunar Cycle

Front

What is the name of the Moon phase that is completely dark because its unlit side is facing Earth?

Back

New Moon

Front

What is the term for a Moon phase that is less than half full?

Back

Crescent

Front

What is the term for a Moon phase that is more than half full but not completely full?

Back

Gibbous

Front

What is the full cycle of the Moon's phases called?

Back

Lunar Cycle

Front

What phase comes after the New Moon?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

What phase comes after the Waxing Crescent?

Back

First Quarter

Front

What phase comes after the First Quarter?

Back

Waxing Gibbous