Moon Phase Flashcard (8B.1)

Front

Define waxing

Back

The lit part of the moon appears to be growing and getting bigger.

Front

What is the duration of a lunar month?

Back

29.5 days

Front

What does 'waning' mean?

Back

Shrinking

Front

How much time passes between Position 'a' and Position 'g'?

Back

One Week

Front

What is a full moon?

Back

The moon is completely illuminated.

Front

What is a new moon?

Back

The moon is not visible from Earth.

Front

What phase comes after a waxing crescent?

Back

First Quarter

Front

What phase comes before a waning gibbous?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the shape of the moon during a waxing gibbous?

Back

More than half illuminated but not fully.

Front

What is the shape of the moon during a waning crescent?

Back

A small sliver of light on the left side.