Flashcard Moon Phases

Front

What is the phase of the moon that comes after the First Quarter?

Back

Waxing Gibbous

Front

What does the moon reflect?

Back

Light from the sun

Front

How many days does it take for the Moon to go around the Earth 1 time?

Back

30 Days

Front

What phase of the moon is completely dark?

Back

New Moon

Front

What happens to the lighted portion of the moon as it revolves around Earth?

Back

It waxes or wanes

Front

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

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the term for the moon phase when it is less than half illuminated?

Back

Crescent Moon

Front

What is the term for the moon phase when it is more than half illuminated?

Back

Gibbous Moon

Front

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

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

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

Back

Waning Crescent