Phases of the Moon

Front

The moon appears to change shape from day to day in a cycle that lasts about a month as it goes through __________ .

Back

phases

Front

As the moon's shape appears to get smaller, we say that the moon is __________ .

Back

waning

Front

About how long does it take the moon to make one complete revolution around the earth?

Back

28 days

Front

What causes the phase of the Moon to change each night?

Back

The alignment between the Earth, Moon, and Sun determines the amount of light reflected by the Moon.

Front

Phases of the moon in which the moon appears to be getting larger are referred to as _______ .

Back

waxing

Front

Name this moon phase as seen from the Northern Hemisphere:

Back

waxing gibbous

Front

Name this moon phase as seen from the Northern Hemisphere:

Back

waning crescent

Front

Name this moon phase as seen from the Northern Hemisphere:

Back

waxing crescent

Front

Name this moon phase as seen from the Northern Hemisphere:

Back

New Moon

Front

Name this moon phase as seen from the Northern Hemisphere:

Back

Full Moon