Phases of the Moon

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is halfway to the new moon?

Back

Third quarter moon.

Front

What is the term for the path an object makes as it revolves around a second object?

Back

Orbit.

Front

What do we call the phase of the moon when the entire lighted side can be seen?

Back

Full moon.

Front

What is the moon phase in which less than one half of the moon appears to be lit on the left side?

Back

Waning crescent.

Front

What do we call the phase of the moon when the lighted side cannot be seen?

Back

New moon.

Front

What is the term for the phase of the moon that comes after the new moon?

Back

Waxing crescent.

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated and appears round?

Back

Full moon.

Front

What do we call the phase of the moon when more than half is lit but not fully?

Back

Waxing gibbous.

Front

What is the term for the phase of the moon when it is decreasing in illumination?

Back

Waning.

Front

What is the phase of the moon that occurs after the full moon?

Back

Waning gibbous.