Phases of the Moon

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it appears as a thin crescent and is increasing in size?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

What do we call the phase of the moon when it is positioned between the Earth and the Sun?

Back

New Moon

Front

From where does the Moon get its light?

Back

The Sun

Front

What term describes the phases of the moon when it appears to be getting larger?

Back

Waxing

Front

Approximately how long does it take for the Moon to complete its phases?

Back

A month

Front

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

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the term for the phase of the moon when it is decreasing in size?

Back

Waning

Front

What is the phase of the moon that occurs one week after the New Moon?

Back

First Quarter

Front

What is the phase of the moon that occurs one week after the Full Moon?

Back

Third Quarter

Front

What is the term for the phase of the moon when it appears as a large crescent and is decreasing in size?

Back

Waning Gibbous