Moon Phases

Front

About how many days does it take the moon to revolve around the earth?

Back

28 days

Front

What side of the moon is this?

Back

Near Side

Front

Light from the Moon is _____________.

Back

Reflected from the Sun

Front

The EARTH REVOLVES around the:

Back

Sun

Front

What does 'waxing' mean?

Back

getting larger

Front

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

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 term for the gradual decrease in the visible surface of the moon?

Back

Waning

Front

What is the term for the gradual increase in the visible surface of the moon?

Back

Waxing

Front

How many main phases does the moon go through in a lunar cycle?

Back

Eight phases