Identifying Lunar Phases by Appearance

Front

What is the moon phase when it appears to be getting larger?

Back

Waxing

Front

What is the moon phase when it appears to be getting smaller?

Back

Waning

Front

What do we call the moon phase that occurs when the moon is completely illuminated?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that occurs when the moon is not visible from Earth?

Back

New Moon

Front

In which moon phase is the right side illuminated?

Back

First Quarter

Front

In which moon phase is the left side illuminated?

Back

Last Quarter

Front

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

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

What is the moon phase that comes before the New Moon?

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

What is the moon phase that occurs after the First Quarter?

Back

Waxing Gibbous

Front

What is the moon phase that occurs after the Full Moon?

Back

Waning Gibbous