Learning Moon Phase Names

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that comes after the new moon?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

What do we call the moon phase that is halfway illuminated?

Back

Quarter Moon

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that comes after the waxing gibbous?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that is less than half illuminated and decreasing?

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that is more than half illuminated and increasing?

Back

Waxing Gibbous

Front

What do we call the moon phase that is completely dark?

Back

New Moon

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that is more than half illuminated and decreasing?

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that comes after the full moon?

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that is less than half illuminated and increasing?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that is exactly half illuminated?

Back

Half Moon