The Moon

Front

What phase of the Moon occurs when the entire side facing Earth is illuminated?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What phase of the Moon occurs when the side facing Earth is not illuminated and is not visible?

Back

New Moon

Front

What causes the phases of the Moon?

Back

The relative positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun.

Front

What phase of the Moon occurs when most of the surface is illuminated except for a small sliver on the left?

Back

Waxing Gibbous

Front

Which celestial body's gravitational pull has the greatest effect on Earth's tides?

Back

The Moon's gravitational pull.

Front

What is the term for the phase of the Moon when it is half illuminated and appears as a semicircle?

Back

First Quarter Moon

Front

What is the term for the phase of the Moon when it is transitioning from a New Moon to a Full Moon?

Back

Waxing Phase.

Front

What is the term for the phase of the Moon when it is transitioning from a Full Moon to a New Moon?

Back

Waning Phase.

Front

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

Back

Waning Crescent.

Front

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

Back

Waxing Gibbous.