Phases of the Moon

Front

What is the main body that the moon orbits around?

Back

Earth

Front

What phase of the moon occurs when we cannot see the moon because the side facing Earth is not illuminated?

Back

New Moon

Front

What celestial body provides the light that allows us to see the phases of the moon?

Back

Sun

Front

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

Back

Waxing Gibbous

Front

What phase comes after the New Moon?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

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

Back

Full Moon

Front

What phase occurs when the moon is half illuminated and is increasing in light?

Back

First Quarter Moon

Front

What phase occurs when the moon is half illuminated and is decreasing in light?

Back

Last Quarter Moon

Front

What is the term for the cycle of the moon's phases?

Back

Lunar Cycle

Front

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

Back

About 29.5 days