Moon Phases Formative

Front

What causes the phases of the moon?

Back

The moon's movement around Earth.

Front

When the moon is waning it is __________________.

Back

Shrinking, or getting smaller.

Front

The cycle of the moon lasts about a __.

Back

Month.

Front

Name the moon phase: Last Quarter or (third quarter), New Moon, Full Moon.

Back

Last Quarter or (third quarter).

Front

Which moon phase is shown? Gibbous, Crescent, New Moon.

Back

Gibbous.

Front

What is a New Moon?

Back

The phase when the moon is between Earth and the sun, and is not visible from Earth.

Front

What is a Full Moon?

Back

The phase when the entire face of the moon is illuminated and visible from Earth.

Front

What does it mean when the moon is waxing?

Back

It is growing, or getting bigger.

Front

What is a Crescent Moon?

Back

A phase where less than half of the moon is illuminated.

Front

What is a Gibbous Moon?

Back

A phase where more than half of the moon is illuminated.