Phases of the Moon

Front

What does the Moon reflect to shine?

Back

The Moon reflects the Sun's light.

Front

What causes the different phases of the Moon?

Back

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

Front

What is the phase of the Moon when it is half illuminated and increasing in light?

Back

First Quarter (or Waxing Half).

Front

What is the phase of the Moon when it is more than half illuminated but not full?

Back

Waxing Gibbous.

Front

What is the phase of the Moon when it is less than half illuminated and decreasing in light?

Back

Waning Crescent.

Front

What is the phase of the Moon when it is half illuminated and decreasing in light?

Back

Third Quarter (or Waning Half).

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 less than half illuminated and increasing in light?

Back

Waxing Crescent.

Front

What are the phases of the Moon in order from New Moon to Full Moon?

Back

New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon.

Front

What are the phases of the Moon in order from Full Moon to New Moon?

Back

Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, Waning Crescent, New Moon.