Moon Phases

Front

The moon ____________ around the Earth.

Back

orbits

Front

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

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that is decreasing in illumination after a full moon?

Back

waning gibbous

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that is half illuminated and increasing in illumination?

Back

First Quarter

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that is less than half illuminated and increasing in illumination?

Back

waxing crescent

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that is completely dark?

Back

New Moon

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that is more than half illuminated and decreasing in illumination?

Back

waning gibbous

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that is more than half illuminated and increasing in illumination?

Back

waxing gibbous

Front

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

Back

about 29.5 days

Front

What is the term for the position of the moon when it is directly between the Earth and the Sun?

Back

New Moon