Moon Phases

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is half illuminated and appears as a 'D' shape?

Back

First Quarter

Front

What does 'Gibbous' mean in relation to moon phases?

Back

More than half of the moon is visible.

Front

In the First Quarter moon phase, which side is illuminated?

Back

Right Side

Front

What is the primary source of light that illuminates the Moon?

Back

Sunlight

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that appears as a thin crescent and is decreasing in illumination?

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

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

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that occurs after a Full Moon and before the Last Quarter?

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that occurs after the New Moon and before the First Quarter?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

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

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that occurs after the First Quarter and before the Full Moon?

Back

Waxing Gibbous