Moon Phases Review

Front

Why does the moon appear to be shining?

Back

It reflects light from the sun

Front

If a full moon occurs on February 15, approximately when would you expect to see another full moon?

Back

March 15

Front

When the moon is between the Earth and the sun, we see a

Back

new moon

Front

Which statement is NOT true?

• The Earth revolves around the sun.
• The earth revolves around the moon.
• The moon revolves around the earth.
• The earth rotates as it revolves.

Back

The earth revolves around the moon.

Front

Mrs. Christensen sees a waxing crescent moon in the night sky. Which phase will she see in about 3 days?

Back

A first quarter moon

Front

When the earth is in between the sun and the moon, an person on the Earth would see a/n ____________.

Back

eclipse

Front

During a first quarter moon, what is the appearance of the moon?

Back

The right side of the moon appears to be bright and the left side is dark

Front

During a solar eclipse, the moon, sun and earth are lined up. Which is in the middle?

Back

The moon

Front

What causes the phases of the moon?

Back

The moon's revolution around the earth

Front

A crescent moon looks like a

Back

banana