The Moon

Front

The moon cycle (lunar cycle) takes approximately _______________ to complete.

Back

29.5 days/about one month

Front

The moon is half lit by the sun at all times.

Back

True

Front

The moon is not visible in the night sky during which phase? Options: Waning Crescent, Full Moon, Waxing Gibbous, New Moon

Back

New Moon

Front

Lunar eclipses always occur during a 

Back

full moon

Front

Name this moon phase.

Back

Full Moon

Front

During the phases of the Moon, the Moon appears to change shape. This change in appearance is due to the Moon

Back

reflecting a different amount of light due to the position with Earth and the Sun.

Front

What way does the Moon revolve around Earth?

Back

counterclockwise

Front

What phase comes BEFORE this one? Options: Full Moon, Third Quarter, New Moon, First Quarter

Back

New Moon

Front

What Moon phase is shown in the picture?

Back

First Quarter

Front

What Moon phase is shown in the picture? Options: Waning Crescent, Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous

Back

Waning Gibbous