Moon Phases

Front

What is the Moon phase called when it is getting larger?

Back

Waxing

Front

What is the Moon phase called when it is getting smaller?

Back

Waning

Front

What do we call the Moon phase that is more than half full but not completely full?

Back

Gibbous

Front

What is the Moon phase called when it is less than half full?

Back

Crescent

Front

What is the phase of the Moon when it is completely dark?

Back

New Moon

Front

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

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the Moon phase that comes after the Full Moon?

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

What is the Moon phase that comes before the New Moon?

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

What is the phase of the Moon that is half illuminated and appears as a half circle?

Back

First Quarter Moon

Front

What is the phase of the Moon that is also half illuminated but is on the opposite side of the First Quarter?

Back

Third Quarter Moon