Moon Phases

Front

About how many days does it take for the moon to go through a complete cycle? Options: 7 days, 365 days, 28 days, 20 days

Back

28 days

Front

When the visible (lit) portion of the moon is increasing, the moon is:

Back

waxing

Front

When the Earth is between the moon and sun, it is most likely a:

Back

full moon

Front

If the visible (lit) portion of the moon is on the left, the moon is: waxing, waning, crescent, gibbous

Back

waning

Front

Changes in the moon's appearance are

Back

phases

Front

What causes the moon's phases?

Back

The angle or perspective you are viewing the moon from Earth.

Front

As the moon moves from a new moon to a full moon, you see:

Back

The amount of light is increasing each night.

Front

Why do we always see the same side of the moon from Earth?

Back

because it rotates and revolves at the same rate

Front

How was the moon created?

Back

A small planet collided with the Earth and pieces flew off.

Front

The Moon orbits Earth in a ________________ direction

Back

counterclockwise