Moon Phases

Front

It takes about _____ for the earth to complete one rotation.

Back

24 hours

Front

Define Waxing.

Back

Moon is increasing and light part appears to be growing.

Front

The cycle of the moon lasts about a _____.

Back

month

Front

How many phases does the moon go through?

Back

8

Front

As the moon's shape appears to get smaller, we say that the moon is _____.

Back

waning

Front

What is the term for 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 before the Full Moon?

Back

Waxing Gibbous

Front

What is the term for the moon when it is not visible from Earth?

Back

New Moon

Front

What do we call the phase when the moon is decreasing in size?

Back

Waning