Moon Phases

Front

What is the cycle of the moon called?

Back

Lunar cycle

Front

How long does the lunar cycle last?

Back

About a month

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 full?

Back

Waxing gibbous

Front

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

Back

Waning crescent

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is half illuminated and increasing?

Back

First Quarter

Front

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

Back

Full moon

Front

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

Back

Waxing crescent

Front

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

Back

Waning gibbous

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the moon to go through all its phases?

Back

Lunar month