Phases of the Moon

Front

If the Earth, Moon, and Sun are positioned as above, which phase of the moon would you observe?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What does it mean for the moon to be Waning?

Back

It appears to get smaller

Front

What does it mean for the moon to be Waxing?

Back

The moon is appearing to get larger

Front

Why does the moon look different over a two to three week period?

Back

It looks different because the Moon revolves around the Earth

Front

How long does it take for the moon to go through all of its phases?

Back

four weeks

Front

What moon phase would you see from Earth? Options: Full moon, Third Quarter, First Quarter, New moon

Back

New moon

Front

What side of the moon is visible if it is in First Quarter phase?

Back

Right

Front

What side of the moon is visible when it is in Third Quarter?

Back

Left

Front

If there is a New Moon, what would you see in the sky?

Back

no moon would be visible

Front

What is another term for an object in outer space that revolves around a bigger object?

Back

a satellite