Four Main Moon Phases

Four Main Moon Phases

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Science

3rd Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the four main moon phases?

Back

New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Third Quarter

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Full Moon?

Back

A Full Moon occurs when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated by the Sun.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a New Moon?

Back

A New Moon occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, and the side of the Moon facing Earth is not illuminated.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens during the First Quarter phase?

Back

During the First Quarter phase, half of the Moon is illuminated and visible from Earth.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens during the Third Quarter phase?

Back

During the Third Quarter phase, the opposite half of the Moon is illuminated compared to the First Quarter.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What illuminates the Moon?

Back

The Moon is illuminated by sunlight.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How long does it take for the Moon to go through all its phases?

Back

It takes about 29.5 days for the Moon to complete all its phases.

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