Intro. to Moon Phases

Intro. to Moon Phases

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Multiple Choice

What is the LARGEST object visible from earth in the NIGHT SKY?

• Moon

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Sun

Poll

Why does the moon appear to glow in our night sky?

• It emits its own light

• It is reflecting light from the Sun

The Moon is illuminated by the Sun. It reflects sunlight back to Earth.


*Stars are the only thing in the Universe that create energy and light

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Why does the Moon glow?

Multiple Choice

Review: Why does the moon appear to glow in our night sky?

• It reflects sunlight

• It emits its own light

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Sun - Earth - Moon size comparison

Multiple Choice

How much of the moon is always illuminated by the Sun?

• half

• 1/4

• all of it

• it depends on the phase

What do you think the Moon would look like from Earth?

Multiple Choice

Why can't we always see the full half of the moon that is illuminated by the Sun?

• half is NOt always illuminated

• the part that is illuminated can be turned away from earth