Lunar Cycle

Lunar Cycle

Time to start moon phases

The following were notes that we took in class.

We also drew the pictures that on the slides so show the moon phases.

The following are types of moon phase charts.

Try these practice questions with what you learned from taking your notes today.

Multiple Choice

What does waning mean?

• appears to get BIGGER

• appears to get SMALLER

• LESS light

• MORE light

Multiple Choice

What does waxing mean?

• appears to get BIGGER

• appears to get SMALLER

• LESS light

• MORE light

Multiple Choice

How long is a lunar cycle? (approximately how many? )

• 7.5 days

• 29.5 days

• 365 days

Multiple Choice

What does gibbous mean?

• appears to get BIGGER

• appears to get SMALLER

• LESS light

• MORE light

Multiple Choice

What moon phase is occurring when the moon is in between the sun and earth?

• new moon

• full moon

• first quarter

• third quarter