In this episode, I will give a general overview of The Phases Of The Moon, generally how it works and how it apply's to our life. The moon phases refer to the different illuminated portions of the There are eight primary moon phases: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent. The cycle of moon phases, from one New Moon to the next, is known as a lunar cycle or lunar month, lasting approximately 29 to 30 days days.