Moon Phases (Maya's presentation)

Front

What is the primary reason we can see the moon from Earth?

Back

Light from the sun is reflected by the moon’s surface.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when it is half illuminated and appears as a 'D' shape?

Back

First Quarter.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that occurs after the New Moon and before the First Quarter?

Back

Waxing Crescent.

Front

What force keeps the moon in orbit around the Earth?

Back

Gravity.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when it is half illuminated and appears as a 'C' shape?

Back

Last Quarter.

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is completely illuminated?

Back

Full Moon.

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that occurs just before the New Moon?

Back

Waxing Crescent.

Front

What is the term for the moon phase that occurs just after the Full Moon?

Back

Waning Gibbous.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that occurs when the moon is not visible from Earth?

Back

New Moon.

Front

How long does it take for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases?

Back

Approximately 29.5 days.