Lunar Cycle - Moon Phases - Eclipses

Front

What is the reason we always see the same side of the Moon from Earth?

Back

The Moon's rotation is the same speed as its revolution around Earth.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when less than half of the Moon is illuminated and decreasing?

Back

Waning crescent.

Front

During which moon phase does a solar eclipse occur?

Back

New moon.

Front

What type of eclipse occurs when the Moon blocks the Sun's light and casts a shadow on Earth?

Back

Solar eclipse.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when half of the Moon is illuminated and increasing?

Back

Waxing crescent.

Front

What is the term for the complete shadow cast by the Moon during a solar eclipse?

Back

Umbra.

Front

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

Back

Full moon.

Front

What is the term for the phase of the Moon when it is more than half illuminated but not fully illuminated?

Back

Gibbous.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when the Moon is half illuminated and decreasing?

Back

Waning gibbous.

Front

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

Back

Waxing crescent.