The Doodle commemorates October's last Quarter moon-- better known as a half moon because of its half-full appearance -- ...

Google's latest Doodle celebrates the third quarter moon phase with a fun interactive card game. The Google Rise of the Half-moon Doodle highlights the different phases of the lunar cycle ...

The moon will appear half full when it rises Friday night, earning it's "half moon" nickname, even though it's officially known as a quarter moon. Advertisement This waning phase ends with a new moon.

The Moon does not make its own light. "Moonlight” is actually reflected sunlight. At any moment, half of the Moon is brightly sunlit (this is the day side). The other half is in the dark (this ...