Seasons, Tides, Eclipses and Moon Phases

Front

About how long does it take the moon to make one complete cycle around the earth?

Back

28 days

Front

Phases of the moon in which the moon appears to be getting larger are referred to as _.

Back

waxing

Front

What is the main reason the Moon can be seen from Earth?

Back

The Moon reflects sunlight.

Front

At which position in the Moon’s orbit can all of the Moon’s lighted side be seen from Earth?

Back

D

Front

Between which two points will the Moon appear to change from a full moon to a quarter moon?

Back

R and S

Front

The lunar cycle is completed in about a month because _____.

Back

the Moon revolves once around Earth

Front

Phases of the moon in which the moon appears to be getting larger are referred to as _.

Back

waxing

Front

What season is letter A? Options: Winter, Summer, Spring, Fall

Back

Summer

Front

There will be a full moon on December 13th.  When was the new moon?

Back

November 29th

Front

When will the full moon occur in January after the full moon on December 13th?

Back

January 13th