Moon Phases

Front

In which direction does the Moon REVOLVE around the Earth?

Back

counter clockwise

Front

When the moon is in between the earth and the sun it is a...

Back

New Moon

Front

Name the moon phase in the picture.

Back

Full Moon

Front

Name the moon phase in the picture.

Back

First Quarter

Front

Why does the moon appear to change shape?

Back

As the Moon changes position, different amount of the dayside are visible from Earth.

Front

Which moon phase is a waning crescent?

Back

D

Front

What does the term WAXING mean?

Back

increasing light

Front

As the moon's illumination DECREASES, we say that the moon is _.

Back

waning

Front

Does this picture represent a waxing or waning moon?

Back

waxing, because the light is increasing

Front

How many days does it take for the moon to complete a full lunar cycle?

Back

29.5