Phases of the Moon

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it appears to get smaller?

Back

Waning

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is half illuminated and appears as a half circle?

Back

First Quarter

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated and appears as a complete circle?

Back

Full Moon

Front

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

Back

New Moon

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is more than half illuminated but not fully?

Back

Waxing Gibbous

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is less than half illuminated and appears as a small sliver?

Back

Crescent

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is more than half illuminated and is decreasing in size?

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

What is the term for the cycle of the moon's phases?

Back

Lunar Cycle

Front

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

Back

About 29.5 days

Front

What is the phase of the moon that comes after the New Moon?

Back

Waxing Crescent