Moon Phases Flashcard

Front

It takes the Moon ________ to travel around Earth.

Back

one month

Front

When the Moon is completely dark we call it a __________.

Back

New Moon

Front

The moon appears to change its shape because _______.

Back

it moves around the Earth.

Front

How many moon phases are there?

Back

8

Front

Which moon phase is this?

Back

Third quarter

Front

What is a Full Moon?

Back

A phase when the Moon is fully illuminated.

Front

What is a Crescent Moon?

Back

A phase when the Moon is less than half illuminated.

Front

What is a First Quarter Moon?

Back

A phase when half of the Moon is illuminated.

Front

What is a Third Quarter Moon?

Back

A phase when the opposite half of the Moon is illuminated compared to the First Quarter.

Front

What causes the Moon phases?

Back

The position of the Moon relative to the Earth and Sun.