HW: Moon Phase Practice

Front

The model below shows the Moon at one position in its orbit around Earth. The white half of the Moon represents the part of the Moon that is lit up by the Sun. Select the phase of the Moon shown in the model.

Back

Front

The model below shows the Moon at one position in its orbit around Earth. The white half of the Moon represents the part of the Moon that is lit up by the Sun. Select the phase of the Moon shown in the model.

Back

Front

The model below shows the Moon at one position in its orbit around Earth. The white half of the Moon represents the part of the Moon that is lit up by the Sun. Select the phase of the Moon shown in the model.

Back

Front

The model below shows the Moon at one position in its orbit around Earth. The white half of the Moon represents the part of the Moon that is lit up by the Sun. Select the phase of the Moon shown in the model.

Back

Front

The model below shows the Moon at one position in its orbit around Earth. The white half of the Moon represents the part of the Moon that is lit up by the Sun. Select the phase of the Moon shown in the model.

Back

Front

The model below shows the Moon at one position in its orbit around Earth. The white half of the Moon represents the part of the Moon that is lit up by the Sun. Select the phase of the Moon shown in the model.

Back

Front

The model below shows the Moon at one position in its orbit around Earth. The white half of the Moon represents the part of the Moon that is lit up by the Sun. Select the phase of the Moon shown in the model.

Back

Front

The model below shows the Moon at one position in its orbit around Earth. The white half of the Moon represents the part of the Moon that is lit up by the Sun. Select the phase of the Moon shown in the model.

Back

Front

Why does the moon appear to shine?

Back

Because it reflects light from the sun.

Answer explanation

The moon appears to shine because it reflects light from the sun. Unlike stars, the moon does not produce its own light; it simply bounces sunlight, making it visible from Earth.

Front

If the last full moon was on April 10th, when can you expect to see the next full moon?

Back

May 8th

Answer explanation

A full moon occurs approximately every 29.5 days. From April 10th, adding about 29.5 days leads to the next full moon around May 8th, making it the correct choice.