Interphase

In interphase the nucleus replicates its DNA and centrosomes.
(This phase is comparable to the S-phase in the cell cycle)

Prophase

During prophase, chromatin coils and condenses into chromosomes.
The centrosomes begin to migrate to opposite poles in the cell.
The spindle is formed as well.

Prometaphase

In prometaphase, the nuclear envelope breaks down,
and the centrosomes are positioned at opposite poles of the cell.
Kinetochore microtubules run from centromere to centrosomes

Metaphase

During metaphase, chromosomes line up in a plane within the cell

Anaphase

In anaphase, the daughter chromatids are separated.
Microtubules shorten as the daughter chromatids move toward centrosomes.
Molecular motors pull the chromatids apart.

Telophase

In Telophase, the chromatids reach the poles and the spindle begins to break down.
The nuclear envelop then reforms.