Moon Phases: Crash Course Astronomy #4

Front

What do we call the phase when the visible part of the Moon is getting bigger?

Back

Waxing

Front

What is the name of the line that separates the lit and unlit sides of the Moon?

Back

Terminator

Front

During which phase is the Moon positioned between the Earth and the Sun?

Back

New Moon

Front

What do we call the part of the Moon that faces the Sun?

Back

The bright side

Front

How long does a complete moon cycle take?

Back

29.5 days

Front

What is the phase called when the visible part of the Moon is getting smaller?

Back

Waning

Front

What is the term for the full moon phase when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What phase occurs after the new moon and before the first quarter?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

What phase occurs after the first quarter and before the full moon?

Back

Waxing Gibbous

Front

What is the term for the phase when the Moon is three-quarters illuminated?

Back

Last Quarter