Phases of the Moon

Front

What is the duration of one complete rotation of the Earth on its axis?

Back

24 hours

Front

What is the moon phase when the illuminated part is increasing and less than half is visible?

Back

Waxing crescent

Front

What is the moon phase when the illuminated part is decreasing and more than half is visible?

Back

Waning gibbous

Front

In which direction does the Moon orbit the Earth?

Back

Counterclockwise

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

Rotation of the Earth on its axis

Front

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

Back

Full moon

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is not visible from Earth?

Back

New moon

Front

How long does it take for the Moon to complete one orbit around the Earth?

Back

Approximately 27.3 days

Front

What is the term for the path the Moon takes around the Earth?

Back

Orbit

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is more than half illuminated and still increasing?

Back

Waxing gibbous