Moon Phases

About how long does a complete moon cycle take?

• 28 seconds

• 28 minutes

• 28 days

• 28 years

The word "waxing" means the moon we see is.......

• appears to be getting smaller

• appears to be getting larger

The word "waning" means the amount of the moon we see appears to be .........

• getting smaller

• getting larger

During a waxing gibbous moon the amount of light we see reflecting toward us is more or less than a half moon?

• more

• less

During a waxing crescent moon the amount of light we see is more or less than a half moon?

• more

• less

Name the moon phase

• full moon
• waxing crescent
• waning gibbous
• waxing gibbous

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Name the moon phase

• waning crescent
• waxing crescent
• last quarter
• waxing gibbous

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Name the moon phase

• First Quarter
• Last Quarter
• New Moon
• Full Moon

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Name the moon phase

• First Quarter
• Last Quarter
• New Moon
• Full Moon

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Name the moon phase

• waning crescent
• first quarter
• waning gibbous
• waxing gibbous

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1