Moon+and+tides

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

Where does the moon get its light from? sun

What causes us to see different parts of the lighted moon? reflects the light from the sun. As it orbits the earth it just looks like different parts

How many phases of the moon are there? 8

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

What does "waxing" mean? growing larger

What does "waning" mean? growing smaller