Exam Review 2

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when it is fully illuminated?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the term for the phase of the moon that is increasing in illumination but is not yet full?

Back

Waxing Gibbous

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that occurs after the New Moon and before the Full Moon?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

During which moon phase does a lunar eclipse occur?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the term for the phase of the moon that is decreasing in illumination after a Full Moon?

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

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

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that is half illuminated and increasing?

Back

1st Quarter

Front

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

Back

3rd Quarter

Front

What is the term for the phase of the moon that is completely dark?

Back

New Moon

Front

What is the name of the phase when the moon is more than half illuminated but not fully illuminated?

Back

Waxing Gibbous