Moon Phases

Front

The moon ____________ around the Earth.

Back

revolves

Front

What causes the phases of the moon?

Back

the moon's movement around Earth

Front

TRUE or FALSE: We can see the moon during the day.

Back

True

Front

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

Back

Crescent Moon

Front

Name the moon phase: Waning Crescent, Last Quarter or (third quarter), New Moon, Full Moon.

Back

Last Quarter or (third quarter)

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What do we call the phase when the moon 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 moon phase that occurs after a Full Moon?

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that occurs before a New Moon?

Back

Waning Crescent