Moon Flashcard

Front

What is the moon's phase when it is more than half full but not fully illuminated?

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Waxing Gibbous

Front

True or False: The moon's phases repeat every month.

Back

True

Front

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

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the moon's phase when it is less than half full and getting smaller?

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

What is the moon primarily made of?

Back

Rock

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is completely dark?

Back

New Moon

Front

What do we call the phase of the moon when it is half illuminated and increasing in size?

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Waxing Quarter

Front

What is the term for the moon phase when it is half illuminated and decreasing in size?

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Waning Quarter

Front

How long does it take for the moon to go through all its phases?

Back

About one month

Front

What is the phase of the moon that comes after the new moon?

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Waxing Crescent