Phases of the Moon

Front

What do we call the phase of the moon when it appears to get smaller?

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Waning

Front

How many phases does the moon have?

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8 phases

Front

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

Back

New Moon

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that occurs when half of the moon is illuminated and is increasing in size?

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First Quarter

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that occurs when more than half of the moon is illuminated and is increasing in size?

Back

Waxing Gibbous

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that occurs when more than half of the moon is illuminated and is decreasing in size?

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

What do we call the phase of the moon when it is less than half illuminated and decreasing in size?

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

What do we call the phase of the moon when it is less than half illuminated and increasing in size?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

What is the name of the phase that occurs after the New Moon and before the First Quarter?

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Waxing Crescent

Front

What is the name of the phase that occurs after the First Quarter and before the Full Moon?

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Waxing Gibbous