Moon Phases

Front

What phase is the moon in position 1?

Back

New Moon

Front

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

Back

Crescent Moon

Front

What does rotation mean?

Back

Rotation means to spin or turn.

Front

What is the source of the moon's light?

Back

The sun.

Front

What does revolution mean?

Back

Revolution means to travel around an object.

Front

What are the main phases of the moon?

Back

New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Third Quarter.

Front

What is a Full Moon?

Back

A Full Moon occurs when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated.

Front

What is a First Quarter Moon?

Back

A First Quarter Moon is when half of the Moon is illuminated and visible from Earth.

Front

What is a Third Quarter Moon?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

About 29.5 days.