Moon Phases

Front

What causes the phases of the moon?

Back

The moon's movement around Earth.

Front

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

Back

First Quarter.

Front

When the moon is waning, it is __________________.

Back

Shrinking, or getting smaller.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that occurs after a Full Moon?

Back

Last Quarter (or Third Quarter).

Front

How long does the cycle of the moon last?

Back

About a month.

Front

What is the phase called when the moon is completely dark?

Back

New Moon.

Front

What do we call the phase when the moon is fully illuminated?

Back

Full Moon.

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that looks like a small sliver?

Back

Crescent.

Front

What happens to the moon during a waxing phase?

Back

It is growing, or getting bigger.

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that occurs when the moon is half illuminated and moving towards a Full Moon?

Back

Waxing Gibbous.