Lunar Cycle

Front

What does waning mean?

Back

appears to get SMALLER

Front

What does waxing mean?

Back

appears to get BIGGER

Front

What does crescent mean?

Back

LESS light

Front

What does gibbous mean?

Back

MORE light

Front

How long is a lunar cycle?

Back

29.5 days

Front

What moon phase is occurring when the moon is in between the sun and earth?

Back

new moon

Front

What moon phase is occurring when the earth is between the moon and sun?

Back

full moon

Front

Which moon phase is pictured?

Back

waxing crescent

Front

Which moon phase is pictured?

Back

third quarter

Front

Which moon phase comes after a full moon? (see picture)

Back

waning gibbous