Moon Phases Review

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What is the Full Moon?

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The Full Moon is a phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated by the Sun, appearing as a complete circle in the sky.

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How long does the moon cycle last?

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The cycle of the moon lasts about a month.

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What is the difference between a gibbous moon and a crescent moon?

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A gibbous moon shows more than half of the bright side of the moon, while a crescent moon shows less than half.

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What is the primary source of light that illuminates the Moon?

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The primary source of light that illuminates the Moon is sunlight.

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What is a Waning Crescent Moon?

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A Waning Crescent Moon is a phase where less than half of the moon's surface is illuminated, and it is decreasing in size.

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What is a Waxing Crescent Moon?

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A Waxing Crescent Moon is a phase where less than half of the moon's surface is illuminated, and it is increasing in size.

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What does 'gibbous' mean in relation to the moon?

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'Gibbous' refers to the moon phase when more than half of the moon's surface is illuminated.

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What does 'crescent' mean in relation to the moon?

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'Crescent' refers to the moon phase when less than half of the moon's surface is illuminated.

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What are the two types of gibbous moons?

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The two types of gibbous moons are Waxing Gibbous (increasing in illumination) and Waning Gibbous (decreasing in illumination).

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What is the New Moon phase?

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The New Moon phase occurs when the moon is between the Earth and the Sun, and its illuminated side is facing away from the Earth.