Background:
Moon’s motion—the moon makes one revolution around Earth in 27.3 days.
One complete rotation of the Moon around Earth takes only 27.3 days.
One lunar cycle takes 29.5 days or just a little more than four weeks.
A phase is the portion of the Moon or a planet reflecting light as seen from Earth.
Near side is the side of the Moon that always faces Earth
Far side is the side of the Moon that cannot be seen from Earth.
Phases: Waxing Phases is when more of the Moon’s near side is lit each night.
Waning Phases is when less of the Moon’s near side is lit each night.
