Investigating moon phases
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Amanda Cooper
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The phase of the Moon, also known as the lunar cycle, is how much of the Moon appears to us on Earth to be lit up by the sun. In space, exactly one-half of the moon is always lit up by the Sun.
However, the moon appears to change shape because only certain portions of its lit side are seen as it revolves around Earth.
Around once per month, every 29.53 days to be exact, the phases of the Moon make a complete revolution.
As the Moon circles the Earth, we can only see a portion of the lit-up side.
Why does the Moon appear to change shape from our perspective on Earth, even though exactly one-half of the Moon is always lit up by the Sun in space?
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How many days does it take for the moon to reach each quarter?
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If Bryston sees a fully lit moon in the night sky, then he looks in the sky one week later what moon phase would he see and what percentage of the moon would be lit?
HINT: Takes 7.5 days to get to the next quarter.
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If the last full moon was on April 4th, when can you expect to see the next full moon?
Remember it takes one full month to see the next full moon.
Hint: MARCH, APRIL, MAY
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What moon would you expect to see on March 23rd?
Every moon phase will each last about 3.5 days.
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Which moon phases are "crescents"?
crescent looks like a banana.
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Use the calendar to predict the moon phase on March 9th.
Remember every 3.5 days is a different moon phase.
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