The moons smooth parts are called Maria
maria
No, they're the least cratered. That's why they look smooth.
the darkest part of the moon's shadow is called the umbra
maria
The darkest part of the moon is called the Umbra. That is the darkest not the largest.
the material on the moon is typically called moon dust but I am not sure what the official name is. it consisted of smooth particles not found on the earth's surface.
It is called a waxing moon.
It is called a waxing moon.
it is called waxing. when the lighted part of moon starts growing bigger till it becomes from a new moon to a full moon it is called waxing.
crescent moon. when the lit part of the moon is to the left it is called Waning Crescent Moon and when the lit part of the moon is to the right it is called Waxing Crescent Moon
a full moon
The moon is ridgy and bumpy. It has craters, mountains, and valleys, much like Earth. That is why you can see the man on the moon. So no the moon is not smooth.