Moon Phases

Front

What is the source of the moon's light?

Back

The sun.

Front

Which moon phase is shown when half of the moon is illuminated?

Back

First Quarter.

Front

What do we call the cycle of the moon that lasts about a month?

Back

Phases.

Front

How long does the moon cycle last?

Back

About a month.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when the entire moon is illuminated?

Back

Full Moon.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when no part of the moon is visible?

Back

New Moon.

Front

What phase comes after the New Moon?

Back

Waxing Crescent.

Front

What phase comes after the First Quarter?

Back

Waxing Gibbous.

Front

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

Back

Last Quarter.

Front

What do we call the moon phase when it is less than half illuminated?

Back

Crescent.