Moon Phases

Front

Why does the Moon have phases?

Back

The moon reflects light from the sun. Sometimes there is a shadow on the moon and we only see part of it.

Front

The cycle of the moon lasts about a _

Back

month

Front

Which of the following words describe the phases of the moon?

Back

new, crescent, quarter, gibbous, full

Front

The moon phase cycle repeats about every _

Back

29 days

Front

What moon phase came right BEFORE this one?

Back

New Moon

Front

What is a New Moon?

Back

A New Moon is when the moon is between the Earth and the Sun, and we cannot see it.

Front

What is a Full Moon?

Back

A Full Moon is when the entire face of the moon is illuminated by the Sun.

Front

What does 'Crescent Moon' mean?

Back

A Crescent Moon is when less than half of the moon is illuminated.

Front

What does 'Gibbous Moon' mean?

Back

A Gibbous Moon is when more than half of the moon is illuminated.

Front

How many phases does the moon have?

Back

The moon has eight main phases.