Moon Phases

Front

What is the complete cycle of the moon called?

Back

A month.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that appears to be growing?

Back

Waxing Gibbous.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that occurs after the Full Moon?

Back

Last Quarter (or Third Quarter).

Front

What is the result of the moon's orbit being tilted?

Back

A lunar eclipse occurs every few years.

Front

What does the term 'waning' mean?

Back

To appear to get smaller.

Front

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

Back

About 29.5 days.

Front

What phase comes after the New Moon?

Back

Waxing Crescent.

Front

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

Back

Full Moon.

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that appears to be decreasing in size?

Back

Waning.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that occurs before the New Moon?

Back

Waning Crescent.