The lunar cycle Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Astronomy & Space has 10 clues. Answers range from 4 to 12 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

a gradual increase in magnitude or extent
a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent
a gradual increase in magnitude or extent
used of the moon more than half full
the phase in which the moon is in conjunction with sun and is invisible or appears as a narrow waxing crescent
the time when the Moon is fully illuminated
the last fourth of the Moon's period of revolution around the earth
the first fourth of the Moon's period of revolution around the earth
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level
relating to the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun