Phases of the Moon

Front

What does the Moon reflect to shine?

Back

The Moon reflects the Sun's light.

Front

What phase is the Moon in when it is directly between the Sun and the Earth?

Back

New Moon.

Front

What term describes moons that are increasing in size each day?

Back

Waxing moons.

Front

What is the phase of the Moon when it is more than half illuminated but not full?

Back

Waning gibbous.

Front

What is the phase of the Moon when it is less than half illuminated and increasing?

Back

Waxing crescent.

Front

What is the term for the Moon's phase when it is fully illuminated?

Back

Full Moon.

Front

What is the opposite of waxing moons?

Back

Waning moons.

Front

What phase comes after the New Moon?

Back

Waxing crescent.

Front

What phase comes before the New Moon?

Back

Waning crescent.

Front

What is the term for the Moon when it is less than half illuminated and decreasing?

Back

Waning crescent.