Phases of the Moon and Motion of the Moon

Rotation, Revolution and and the Motion of the Moon

Multiple Choice

Does this GIF show ROTATION or REVOLUTION?

• Rotation

• Revolution

Multiple Choice

Which picture shows the "near side" of the moon? This is the ONLY side of the moon that we can see from earth.

When you look up in the sky and see the Moon, you are looking at this side of the moon.

Multiple Choice

In this GIF, which side of the moon are you seeing?

• Sometimes this GIF shows the near side and sometimes it shows the far side.

Multiple Choice

which picture shows a Full Moon?

Multiple Choice

which picture shows a Quarter Moon?

Multiple Choice

which picture shows a New Moon?

• none of these pictures shows a new moon

Multiple Choice

What time of day do you think you can see a Quarter Moon?

• You can see a quarter Moon both during the day AND at night!