Moon Phases

Front

Why does the Moon have phases?

Back

The moon reflects light from the sun. Sometimes there is a shadow on the moon and we only see part of it.

Front

What part of the moon do we see from Earth?

Back

The same side.

Front

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

Back

Full Moon.

Front

How much of the moon is always lit?

Back

Half.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that comes after the Full Moon?

Back

Waning Gibbous.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that comes before the New Moon?

Back

Waning Crescent.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when the moon is not visible from Earth?

Back

New Moon.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that is half illuminated and appears as a 'D'?

Back

First Quarter.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that is half illuminated and appears as a 'C'?

Back

Last Quarter.

Front

What causes the different moon phases?

Back

The position of the Moon, Earth, and Sun relative to each other.