Moon Phases and Eclipses

Front

The shape of the Moon at a particular time is called __________.

Back

Phase

Front

What phase is shown when the Moon is getting bigger?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

What phase is shown when the Moon is more than half full but not completely full?

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

Which part of the shadow during an eclipse is the lighter outer part?

Back

Penumbra

Front

What phase is the moon in if the light is decreasing?

Back

Waning

Front

What do we call the event when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon?

Back

Lunar Eclipse

Front

What do we call the event when the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth?

Back

Solar Eclipse

Front

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

Back

New Moon

Front

What phase is shown when the Moon is fully illuminated?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the Moon to go through all its phases?

Back

Lunar Month