moon phases Flashcards
phases of the moon in the southern hemisphere (24 cards)
What are the four main phases of the moon?
New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Last Quarter
True or False: The moon phases are the same in the northern and southern hemispheres.
True
During which moon phase is the moon completely illuminated?
Full Moon
Fill in the blank: The phase of the moon that occurs after a new moon is called the __________.
Waxing Crescent
What phase follows the First Quarter phase?
Waxing Gibbous
In the southern hemisphere, which direction does the moon appear to move across the sky?
From right to left
What is the name of the phase where the moon appears to be half illuminated?
First Quarter or Last Quarter
True or False: The moon’s phases are caused by the Earth’s shadow.
False
What is the phase of the moon just before a new moon?
Waxing Crescent
What is the opposite of a Waxing Gibbous moon phase?
Waning Gibbous
Fill in the blank: A __________ moon occurs when the moon is transitioning from full to new.
Waning
What phase comes after a Full Moon?
Waning Gibbous
How long does it take for the moon to complete all its phases?
About 29.5 days
True or False: During a New Moon, the moon is visible from Earth.
False
What phase is characterized by a crescent shape and is increasing in illumination?
Waxing Crescent
Name the phase when the moon is decreasing in illumination after a full moon.
Waning
What is the visual difference between a Waxing Gibbous and a Waning Gibbous moon?
A Waxing Gibbous is increasing in illumination, while a Waning Gibbous is decreasing.
Fill in the blank: The __________ phase occurs when the moon is mostly illuminated but not quite full.
Waxing Gibbous
What is the term for the moon phase that appears as a thin crescent after a new moon?
Waxing Crescent
True or False: The Last Quarter moon is also known as the Third Quarter.
True
What phase of the moon is directly opposite the New Moon?
Full Moon
During which phase is the moon fully illuminated from Earth’s perspective?
Full Moon
What is the phase called when the moon is half illuminated and is decreasing in light?
Last Quarter
Fill in the blank: The moon phase that is increasing from a New Moon to a Full Moon is called __________.
Waxing
