Introduction to Moon Phases

Front

What are the phases of the moon in which the moon appears to be getting larger?

Back

Waxing

Front

How long does it take the moon to complete one cycle of moon phases?

Back

About a Month

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that occurs after a Full Moon?

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that occurs before a New Moon?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

What is the term for the moon phase when it is completely illuminated?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the term for the moon phase when it is not visible from Earth?

Back

New Moon

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that occurs halfway between a New Moon and a Full Moon?

Back

First Quarter

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that occurs halfway between a Full Moon and a New Moon?

Back

Last Quarter

Front

How long does it take to go from a Full Moon to a New Moon?

Back

About 2 weeks

Front

What is the term for the moon phase when the moon appears to be getting smaller?

Back

Waning