Phases of the Moon

Front

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

Back

Full Moon

Front

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

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

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

Back

Waxing Gibbous

Front

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

Back

Around 1 month

Front

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

Back

First Quarter Moon

Front

What is the phase of the Moon when it is half illuminated and decreasing?

Back

Third Quarter Moon

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

Back

New Moon

Front

What is the term for the transition from New Moon to Full Moon?

Back

Waxing

Front

What is the term for the transition from Full Moon to New Moon?

Back

Waning