Phases of the Moon

Front

What is the main reason we see different phases of the Moon?

Back

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

Front

How much of the Moon is always illuminated by the Sun?

Back

Half of the Moon is always illuminated; it's just not always facing Earth.

Front

What is the phase of the Moon when it is completely dark?

Back

New Moon.

Front

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

Back

Full Moon.

Front

What phase comes after the New Moon?

Back

Waxing Crescent.

Front

What phase comes after the Waxing Crescent?

Back

First Quarter (or Waxing Half).

Front

What phase comes after the First Quarter?

Back

Waxing Gibbous.

Front

What phase comes after the Waxing Gibbous?

Back

Full Moon.

Front

What phase comes after the Full Moon?

Back

Waning Gibbous.

Front

What phase comes after the Waning Gibbous?

Back

Last Quarter (or Third Quarter).