moon cycle

Why does the Moon seem to change shape?

• As the Moon revolves around Earth, different parts are lit by the Sun.
• The viewpoint from Earth of the illuminated side of the Moon changes.
• Earth’s shadow is blocking light from the Sun.
• The way the Moon produces light changes, so we see different shapes.

As used in this passage, what does illuminated mean?

• to be observed
• to glow with light from within
• to have light from some source shine on an object
• to change in a regular pattern

In the diagram, which moon phase is marked with the X?

• First quarter
• Waning crescent
• Waning gibbous
• Waxing gibbous

A ____________ occurs when no sunlight is reflected from the lunar surface.

• full moon
• waxing gibbous
• waning gibbous
• new moon

How long will it take from one full moon to the next?

• 30 days
• 14 days
• 28 days
• 1 day

Name the moon phase

• waning crescent
• waxing crescent
• waning gibbous
• waxing gibbous

Name the moon phase

• waning crescent
• waxing crescent
• waning gibbous
• waxing gibbous

Name the moon phase

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

Name the moon phase

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

Name the moon phase

• waning crescent
• waxing crescent
• waning gibbous
• waxing gibbous