Moon Phases

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when it is less than half illuminated and decreasing?

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Waning Crescent

Front

What do we see from Earth regarding the moon?

Back

The same side of the moon.

Front

What is the term for the moon's movement around the Earth?

Back

Revolves

Front

How long does it take for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases?

Back

About a month.

Front

What moon phase comes right before the Full Moon?

Back

Waxing Gibbous

Front

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

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the term for the moon phase when it is less than half illuminated and increasing?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when it is half illuminated and increasing?

Back

First Quarter

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when it is half illuminated and decreasing?

Back

Last Quarter

Front

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

Back

New Moon