Moon Phases

Moon Phases

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Science

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the eight primary moon phases?

Back

The eight primary moon phases are: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Full Moon?

Back

A Full Moon occurs when the Moon is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun, fully illuminating its surface.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a New Moon?

Back

A New Moon occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from Earth.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'Waxing' mean in relation to moon phases?

Back

'Waxing' refers to the period when the visible portion of the Moon is increasing, leading up to a Full Moon.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'Waning' mean in relation to moon phases?

Back

'Waning' refers to the period when the visible portion of the Moon is decreasing, following a Full Moon.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How is the First Quarter Moon characterized?

Back

The First Quarter Moon is characterized by half of the Moon being illuminated, with the right side lit in the Northern Hemisphere.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Waxing Gibbous Moon?

Back

A Waxing Gibbous Moon is the phase after the First Quarter, where more than half of the Moon is illuminated but it is not yet a Full Moon.

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