The phase of the moon when the visible portion is lit halfway on the right side is called ___________.

Why do we see different phases of the moon?

A waxing gibbous moon phases means the visibly lit portion of the moon's surface is _____ than 50% and getting _____.

A lunar month is _________ days long.

A waning phase means the visible lit portion of the moon is _____________.

The phase of the moon on the far left is called ________.

Michael, Kobe, and LeBron are observing the moon and discussing its phases. They notice a particular phase where the moon appears to be getting smaller. What is the name of this moon phase?

Maggie and Lisa are observing the moon and notice that it is more than half illuminated and getting smaller each night. What is the name of this moon phase?

Lexie, Liam, and Lily are stargazing and notice a moon phase where the moon is not visible at all. What is the name of this moon phase?

Fernando, Vladimir, and Bo are observing the night sky. They notice a moon phase where the entire face of the moon is illuminated. What is the name of this moon phase?

Roxanne, Susan, and Karina are learning about moon phases in their science class. Their teacher asked them to identify the current moon phase. If it's not the 'New Moon', 'Last Quarter', or 'Full Moon', what phase could it be?

What is the phase of the moon called when it is completely illuminated as seen from Earth?

During which phase of the moon is the moon not visible from Earth?

Which of the following best explains why the moon has phases?