Phases of the Moon

Front

What phase is the Moon in when it is directly between the Sun and the Earth?

Back

New Moon

Front

How long does it take the Moon to complete its cycle?

Back

Around 1 month

Front

What is the phase of the Moon that comes before the waxing gibbous?

Back

Waxing crescent

Front

What causes the different phases of the Moon?

Back

The angle at which we see the lit Moon as it revolves around the Earth.

Front

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

Back

Waning gibbous

Front

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

Back

Full Moon

Front

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

Back

Waning crescent

Front

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

Back

Waxing crescent

Front

What is the first phase of the Moon after the New Moon?

Back

Waxing crescent

Front

What is the phase of the Moon that occurs when it is one quarter illuminated?

Back

First quarter