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? from the sun

What causes us to see different parts of the lighted moon?

How many phases of the moon are there? 8

What are each of the phases called? New Moon, Firs Quarter, Full moon, Last Quarter

What does "waxing" mean? increasing or growing larger

What does "waning" mean? decreasing or growing smaller