Phases of the Moon

Front

What is the phase of the moon when more moon is showing than shadow?

Back

Gibbous

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 appearing to get smaller?

Back

Waning

Front

What is the phase of the moon when a small sliver is illuminated on the right side?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

What is the phase of the moon when the side facing the Earth is not illuminated?

Back

New Moon

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

Back

Waxing Gibbous

Front

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

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

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

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

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

Back

Full Moon