Phases of the Moon

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is more than half illuminated but not fully?

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

What do we call the tide that occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned?

Back

Spring Tide

Front

What is the term for the tide that has the smallest range?

Back

Neap Tide

Front

What happens to the tides when the moon is in the 1st or 3rd quarter phase?

Back

Neap Tides occur.

Front

What is the difference between spring and neap tides?

Back

Spring tides occur when the Earth, moon, and sun are aligned, while neap tides occur when they are at right angles.

Front

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

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

What do we call the phase of the moon that is less than half illuminated and increasing?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

What is the term for the full moon phase?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the term for the new moon phase?

Back

New Moon

Front

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

Back

First Quarter