Moon Motions

Front

What causes high tides and low tides?

Back

The gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun on Earth's water causes high tides and low tides.

Front

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

Back

Full Moon

Front

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

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

How many high tides does a place experience in a typical day?

Back

2 high tides.

Front

What is the term for the cycle of the Moon's phases?

Back

Lunar Cycle

Front

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

Back

First Quarter Moon

Front

What is the term for the Moon phase that follows the Full Moon?

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

What alignment causes the Moon's phases to change?

Back

The alignment between the Earth, Moon, and Sun.

Front

What is the phase of the Moon that occurs after the Waning Gibbous?

Back

Third Quarter Moon

Front

What is the term for the Moon phase that occurs just after a New Moon?

Back

Waxing Crescent