Phases of the Moon

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is more than half illuminated but not fully?

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is exactly half illuminated and increasing in illumination?

Back

First Quarter

Front

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

Back

Waxing Gibbous

Front

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

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is completely dark and not visible from Earth?

Back

New Moon

Front

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

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the term for the cycle of phases the moon goes through?

Back

Lunar Cycle

Front

How long does it take for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases?

Back

About 29.5 days

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is less than half illuminated and increasing in illumination?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that occurs after a full moon?

Back

Waning