Phases of the Moon

Front

How long does it take the moon to go around the Earth?

Back

About one month

Front

The moon rotates around the _____.

Back

Earth

Front

What is the name of this phase?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the name of this phase?

Back

1st quarter

Front

What is the name of this phase?

Back

New Moon

Front

How many phases does the moon have?

Back

8

Front

What helps us see the phases of the moon?

Back

Sun

Front

Why can’t you see the moon during the new moon phase?

Back

The side of the Moon that is lit by the Sun is facing away from us

Front

Which shows four moon phases in the proper order?

Back

Full moon, last quarter, new moon, and first quarter

Front

What causes phases of the moon?

Back

The moon reflects light from the Sun