Moon Phases Flashcards
1
Q
What is the order of the moon phases?
A
New moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, waning crescent
2
Q
How much of the moon is always illuminated by the sun?
A
Half or 50%
3
Q
What is it called when the moon appears to grow?
A
Waxing
4
Q
What is it called when the moon appears to shrink?
A
Waning
5
Q
What side of the moon is illuminated during waxing?
A
Right side
6
Q
What side of the moon is illuminated during waning?
A
Left side
