Moon Phases

The phase of the moon when it is three-quarters of the way through its orbit, and we see half of the moon lighted.

It shows the least of its' curved edge of the moon's side.

It starts to get smaller and is greater than half but not a full moon.

The phase of the moon in which we see the entire moon lighted, and it appears bright and round.

It appears to be getting bigger.

The phase of the moon when it is not visible from Earth.

Waxing means the moon is getting bigger, while waning means it is getting smaller.

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

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

The Earth comes between the sun and the moon, blocking sunlight from reaching the moon.