Phases of the Moon

Front

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

Back

New Moon

Front

What is the phase of the Moon that comes before the waxing gibbous?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

From where does the Moon get its light?

Back

It reflects the Sun's light.

Front

What causes the different phases of the Moon?

Back

The angle at which we see the lit Moon as it revolves around the Earth.

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 fully illuminated?

Back

Full Moon.

Front

What is the term for the phase of the Moon that is decreasing in size?

Back

Waning moons.

Front

What is the phase of the Moon that appears as a thin crescent after the New Moon?

Back

Waxing Crescent.

Front

What is the term for the phase of the Moon that appears as a thin crescent before the New Moon?

Back

Waning Crescent.

Front

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

Back

Waning Gibbous.