Moon Phases

How are we able to see the Moon?

• The Moon creates its own light.

• The Moon reflects light from the stars.

• The Moon reflects light from the Sun.

What are the TWO causes of Moon phases?

• The movement of the Earth and Moon

• The movement of other planets.

• The Sun's light

• The Moon's light

How long does it take for the Moon to go through all 8 phases?

• 1 day

• about 1 week

• about 1 month

• 1 year

How many phases does the Moon go through?

• 4

• 8

• 12

During the WAXING phases, the light on the Moon is...

• shrinking

• staying the same

• growing

During the WANING phases, the light on the Moon is...

• shrinking

• staying the same

• growing

Which image shows a gibbous Moon?

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Which image shows a crescent Moon?

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Which image shows a quarter Moon?

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Which image shows a Full Moon?

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