Phases of the Moon

Front

What is the phase of the Moon when it is not visible from Earth?

Back

New Moon

Front

What is the term for the phase of the Moon that appears to be growing in size?

Back

Waxing

Front

What is the term for the phase of the Moon that appears to be shrinking in size?

Back

Waning

Front

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

Back

About a month

Front

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

Back

Full Moon

Front

What causes the different phases of the Moon?

Back

The alignment between the Earth, Moon, and Sun determines the amount of light reflected by the Moon.

Front

What is the phase of the Moon that occurs after a full moon?

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

What is the phase of the Moon that occurs before a new moon?

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

What is the phase of the Moon that occurs after a new moon?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

What is the phase of the Moon that is half illuminated and occurs after the new moon?

Back

First Quarter