Lunar Cycle

Front

What is illuminating the Moon?

Back

Sunlight

Front

What phase comes after the First Quarter?

Back

Full Moon

Front

If the last full moon was on April 4th, when can you expect to see the next full moon?

Back

May 4th

Front

Why does the moon look different each night?

Back

The moon orbits the earth so it is in a different spot each night.

Front

How long does it take for the moon to complete one full lunar cycle?

Back

About one month.

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is completely dark?

Back

New Moon

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is half illuminated?

Back

First Quarter or Last Quarter.

Front

What causes the phases of the moon?

Back

The relative positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun.

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the moon to orbit the Earth?

Back

Lunar month or synodic month.

Front

What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

When the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, blocking sunlight from reaching the Moon.