Moon Phases

Front

The moon ____________ around the Earth.

Back

revolves

Front

Name the moon phase when it is fully illuminated.

Back

Full Moon

Front

What causes the phases of the moon?

Back

The moon's movement around Earth.

Front

The moon seems to change shape from day to day in a cycle that lasts about a month as it goes through ___.

Back

phases

Front

A ________ is when a small section of the Moon facing Earth is lighted.

Back

Crescent Moon

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is not visible from Earth?

Back

New Moon

Front

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

Back

About 29.5 days

Front

What is the term for the position of the moon when it is directly between the Earth and the Sun?

Back

New Moon

Front

What is the term for the position of the moon when it is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What are the two phases of the moon that are half illuminated?

Back

First Quarter and Last Quarter