Lunar Phases

Lunar Phases

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Science

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the lunar phases?

Back

The lunar phases are the different appearances of the Moon as seen from Earth, caused by the changing positions of the Moon, Earth, and Sun.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a New Moon?

Back

A New Moon occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, and its illuminated side is facing away from Earth, making it invisible to us.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Full Moon?

Back

A Full Moon occurs when the Earth is between the Moon and the Sun, and the entire illuminated side of the Moon is visible from Earth.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'Waxing' mean in lunar phases?

Back

Waxing refers to the period when the visible portion of the Moon is increasing, moving from New Moon to Full Moon.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'Waning' mean in lunar phases?

Back

Waning refers to the period when the visible portion of the Moon is decreasing, moving from Full Moon to New Moon.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the 1st Quarter Moon?

Back

The 1st Quarter Moon occurs about a week after the New Moon, when half of the Moon's surface is illuminated and visible from Earth.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the 3rd (Last) Quarter Moon?

Back

The 3rd Quarter Moon occurs about three weeks after the New Moon, when the opposite half of the Moon's surface is illuminated compared to the 1st Quarter.

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