Phases of the Moon

Front

What is the cycle duration of the moon phases?

Back

The moon phase cycle repeats about every 29 days.

Front

What is the source of the moon's light?

Back

The source of the moon's light is the sun.

Front

Name some phases of the moon.

Back

New, crescent, quarter, gibbous, full.

Front

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

Back

Full Moon.

Front

How much of the moon is always lit?

Back

Half of the moon is always lit.

Front

What phase comes after the New Moon?

Back

Crescent Moon.

Front

What phase comes after the First Quarter?

Back

Gibbous Moon.

Front

What is the phase called when the moon is not visible?

Back

New Moon.

Front

What is the phase called when the moon is half illuminated?

Back

First Quarter or Last Quarter.

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that is more than half but not full?

Back

Gibbous Moon.