Moon Phases and Eclipses

Front

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

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

What do we call the phase of the moon when the light is decreasing?

Back

Waning

Front

What is the term for the phase of the moon when it is completely dark?

Back

New Moon

Front

What do we call the event when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun?

Back

Solar Eclipse

Front

What is the term for the shadow cast by the Earth during a lunar eclipse?

Back

Umbra

Front

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

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

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

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the term for the area of partial shadow during an eclipse?

Back

Penumbra

Front

What phase is the moon in when it is more than half illuminated and the light is increasing?

Back

Waxing Gibbous

Front

What do we call the event when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon?

Back

Lunar Eclipse