Moon and Moon Phases

Front

If the moon is roughly 3/4 illuminated, it is in the ______ stage.

Back

Gibbous

Front

If the moon is fully illuminated it is said to be a ____________ moon.

Back

Full

Front

Which month is the best month to view moon phases because the number of days almost matches the lunar month?

Back

February

Front

If the illuminated side of the moon is on the right, the moon is said to be:

Back

Waxing

Front

When the moon is between the sun and the earth, we basically do not see it. What is this phase called?

Back

New Moon

Front

Rotation describes an object's motion:

Back

On its own axis

Front

Why does the moon appear to shine?

Back

Because it reflects light from the sun

Front

What is the moon mostly made of?

Back

Rock

Front

Which phase below is NOT a phase of the moon?

Back

Old Moon

Front

As the moon continues its journey around the Earth, the portion we see will begin to grow smaller or ___________?

Back

Wane