Moon Phases/Eclipses

Front

What are the changes in the moon's appearance called?

Back

Phases

Front

Define Quarter Moon.

Back

Half of the moon is visible.

Front

From where does the Moon get its light?

Back

It reflects the Sun's light.

Front

Which side is lit during the 1st Quarter moon?

Back

Right Side

Front

What is the name of the moon phase where less than half of the moon is visible and it is increasing?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

What is the name of the moon phase where more than half of the moon is visible and it is decreasing?

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

What is the term for the moon phase when the entire face of the moon is illuminated?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the term for the moon phase when no part of the moon is visible?

Back

New Moon

Front

What happens during a lunar eclipse?

Back

The Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, blocking sunlight from reaching the Moon.

Front

What happens during a solar eclipse?

Back

The Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking sunlight from reaching the Earth.