Moon Phases, Tides, and Eclipses

Front

What is the phase of the moon that occurs immediately after the first quarter moon?

Back

Waxing gibbous.

Front

What term describes the period when the illuminated portion of the moon is decreasing?

Back

Waning.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that appears as a thin crescent?

Back

Crescent moon.

Front

During which moon phase can a lunar eclipse occur?

Back

Full moon.

Front

What are small tides where high tides are not as high and low tides are not as low?

Back

Neap tides.

Front

What is the term for the time when the moon is completely dark and not visible from Earth?

Back

New moon.

Front

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

Back

Full moon.

Front

What do we call the gravitational pull of the moon that causes tides on Earth?

Back

Tidal force.

Front

What is the term for the highest point of the tide?

Back

High tide.

Front

What is the term for the lowest point of the tide?

Back

Low tide.