Moon Phases and Eclipses Concepts

Front

What phase of the moon occurs during a lunar eclipse?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the phase of the moon between a new moon and a first quarter moon?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

What position is the Earth in during a full moon?

Back

The Earth is between the moon and the Sun.

Front

How does the moon rotate in relation to its revolution around the Earth?

Back

At the same rate as its revolution.

Front

What causes shadows to form?

Back

The blocking of light by an object.

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is completely illuminated?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that occurs after a full moon?

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that occurs before a new moon?

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that occurs after a new moon?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that occurs before a full moon?

Back

Waxing Gibbous