Moon Phases

Front

What do we call the phase of the moon when it appears to get smaller?

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Waning

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when it is less than half illuminated and getting smaller?

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Waning Crescent

Front

What is the term for the moon's movement around the Earth?

Back

Revolves

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when it is more than half illuminated and getting larger?

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Waxing Gibbous

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when it is less than half illuminated and getting larger?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

What do we call the phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated?

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Full Moon

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when it is completely dark?

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New Moon

Front

How long does it take for the moon to complete one full revolution around the Earth?

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About 29.5 days

Front

What is the term for the moon's rotation on its axis?

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Rotates

Front

What is the name of the phase when the moon is more than half illuminated and getting smaller?

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Waning Gibbous