2024-2025 Earth, Moon, Sun Flashcard

Front

Changes in the moon's appearance are called _____________.

Back

phases

Front

What causes the moon's phases?

Back

the positions of the Earth, moon, and sun

Front

During the gibbous phase,...

Back

more than half of the moon is visible.

Front

Name this moon phase.

Back

waxing crescent

Front

Name this moon phase.

Back

waxing gibbous

Front

Name this moon phase.

Back

first quarter

Front

Name this moon phase.

Back

last quarter (third quarter)

Front

Name the moon phase that would come AFTER this moon: waning crescent, waxing crescent, waning gibbous, waxing gibbous

Back

waning crescent

Front

It takes about one ________ for the moon to orbit Earth.

Back

month

Front

What is the source of the moon's light?

Back

the sun