moon

According to NASA, how many days does it take for the moon to orbit the earth? 27.3 days

Where does the moon get its light from? it reflects the light from the sun

What causes us to see different parts of the lighted moon? because it moves and the earth moves to

How many phases of the moon are there? 8

What are each of the phases called? new moon, waxing cresant, first quarter,waxing gibbous, full moon,waning gibbous, last quarter, waning cresent

What does "waxing" mean? increase or growing larger

What does "waning" mean? decresing or getting smaller