1.3 Moon Phases

Which statement best shows why the Moon seems to be producing light?

• The Moon is making its own light.
• The Moon is reflecting light from Earth.
• The Moon is reflecting light from the Sun.
• The Moon goes through eight phases.

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.

Identify the moon phase

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

Identify the moon phase

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

Identify the moon phase

• Waning Crescent
• Waxing Gibbous
• First Quarter
• Last Quarter

Identify the moon phase

• Waxing Crescent
• Waning Gibbous
• First Quarter
• Last Quarter

Identify the moon phase

• Waxing Crescent
• Waning Gibbous
• Waning Crescent
• Last Quarter

Identify the moon phase

• Waxing Crescent
• Waning Gibbous
• Waning Crescent
• Waxing Gibbous

Identify the moon phase

• Waxing Crescent
• Waxing Gibbous
• Waning Gibbous
• Waning Crescent

Approximately how long does it take for the moon to revolve around the Earth?

• One day
• One week
• One month
• One year