The Moon Seems to Change Flashcard

Front

When more of the moon is visible, it is waxing.

Back

waxing

Front

When the moon is a sliver, it's a ______ moon.

Back

crescent

Front

About a week after the new moon, it is a first-______ moon.

Back

quarter

Front

Moon's visible aspect tonight?

Back

phase

Front

When the moon appears smaller, it is waning.

Back

waning

Front

Not a moon phase: Full, Quarter, Crescent, Blue.

Back

Blue Moon

Front

The moon orbits the...

Back

Earth

Front

Length of a day on the moon?

Back

4 weeks

Front

Visibility of the moon during the day

Back

Sometimes - during the first quarter moon.

Front

Why does the moon seem to change?

Back

It seems to change due to its rotation around Earth and the sun's illumination.