Phases of the Moon

Front

What is the apparent changing shapes of the Moon?

Back

Moon Phases

Front

A ______ is when the side of the Moon facing Earth appears lit.

Back

Full Moon

Front

A ______ is when the side of the Moon facing Earth appears to be not lit.

Back

New Moon

Front

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

Back

Crescent Moon

Front

How long does it take for the Moon to make one full revolution around the Earth?

Back

one month

Front

If the last full moon was on April 4th, when can you expect to see the next full moon? Options: April 29th, July 4th, May 4th, September 12th

Back

May 4th

Front

Which of the following choices has the moon phases in the correct order?

Back

New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third/last quarter, Waning Crescent

Front

Why does the Moon have phases?

Back

The moon reflects light from the sun. Sometimes there is a shadow on the moon and we only see part of it.

Front

Which phase of the Moon is pictured? Options: Waning Gibbous, Waxing Crescent, Waning Cresecent , Waxing Gibbous 

Back

Waning Cresecent 

Front

What phase of the moon is shown?

Back

waning gibbous