Predicting Moon Phases

Front

What is the moon phase that occurs when the moon is not visible from Earth?

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New Moon

Front

How long does it take for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases?

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About 29.5 days

Front

What is the term for the moon phase when more than half of the moon is illuminated but not full?

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Gibbous Moon

Front

What is the moon phase called when the illuminated part is decreasing?

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Waning Moon

Front

What is the moon phase called when the illuminated part is increasing?

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Waxing Moon

Front

What moon phase comes after the New Moon?

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Waxing Crescent

Front

What moon phase comes after the Waxing Crescent?

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First Quarter

Front

What moon phase comes after the First Quarter?

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Waxing Gibbous

Front

What moon phase comes after the Waxing Gibbous?

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Full Moon

Front

What moon phase comes after the Full Moon?

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Waning Gibbous