Moon Phase Flashcard (8B.1)

Front

What does 'waning' mean?

Back

Waning means shrinking.

Front

What are the phases of the moon called when they appear to be getting larger?

Back

The phases are referred to as waxing.

Front

Name the moon phase that is shrinking and has a crescent shape.

Back

Waning crescent.

Front

Name the moon phase that is growing and has a gibbous shape.

Back

Waxing gibbous.

Front

What is the missing lunar phase between waxing and waning?

Back

Third Quarter.

Front

What causes the moon's phases?

Back

The amount of sunlight reflected onto the moon from the sun.

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is completely dark?

Back

New Moon.

Front

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

Back

Waning Half Moon.

Front

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

Back

Waxing Half Moon.

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that appears fully illuminated?

Back

Full Moon.