Moon Phases

Front

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

Back

First Quarter

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is less than half illuminated and decreasing in illumination?

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

What is the phase of the moon that comes after the waning gibbous?

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is more than half illuminated and decreasing in illumination?

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is more than half illuminated and increasing in illumination?

Back

Waxing Gibbous

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is less than half illuminated and increasing in illumination?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

What is the term for the cycle of moon phases?

Back

Lunar Cycle

Front

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

Back

Approximately 29.5 days

Front

What is the term for the position of the moon when it is directly between the Earth and the Sun?

Back

New Moon