Jupiter's Moon - IO

Jupiter's Moon - IO

Does the pattern we see in the Phases of our Moon apply to all moons in our Solar System?

What do you notice about Jupiter's moon, IO?

Use this picture to answer questions on the next few slides.

Multiple Choice

Which phase of the moon can we see on IO?

• Last Quarter Moon

• Waning Crescent

• Full Moon

• New Moon

Open Ended

Explain why you chose that answer.

Multiple Choice

What took this picture?

• an alien

• a NASA spacecraft

Open Ended

What would the phase be if we were able to see the moon while standing on Jupiter?

Multiple Choice

Do all moons go through phases?

• yes

• no

Open Ended

Why do all moons go through phases?

Bonus question!

Like a challenge? If the Moon Were a Cube, What Would Its Phases Look Like?

Send me the answer in an email if you're up for the challenge.

Picture and question courtesy of Wired. https://www.wired.com/2015/09/moon-cube-phases-look-like/