Moon Phases

Front

What are the changes in the moon's appearance called?

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Phases

Front

What is the phase of the moon that comes after a Full Moon?

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

What is the phase of the moon that comes before a New Moon?

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

What is the phase of the moon that is halfway between New Moon and Full Moon?

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First Quarter

Front

What is the phase of the moon that occurs when it is fully illuminated?

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Full Moon

Front

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

Back

Waxing Gibbous

Front

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

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

What is the term for the cycle of moon phases?

Back

Lunar Cycle

Front

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

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

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

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Waxing Gibbous