Moon Phases

Front

What is the source of the moon's light?

Back

The sun.

Front

The cycle of the moon lasts about a __.

Back

Month.

Front

How much of the moon is always lit?

Back

Half.

Front

When the moon is lined up exactly between the sun and Earth, it is called a ______ ______.

Back

Solar Eclipse.

Front

The moon ____________ around the Earth.

Back

Revolves.

Front

What are the different phases of the moon?

Back

New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, Waning Crescent.

Front

What is a New Moon?

Back

A phase where the moon is between the Earth and the sun, and is not visible from Earth.

Front

What is a Full Moon?

Back

A phase where the entire face of the moon is illuminated and visible from Earth.

Front

What causes the different phases of the moon?

Back

The changing positions of the moon, Earth, and sun.

Front

What is a Lunar Eclipse?

Back

When the Earth is between the sun and the moon, causing the moon to appear dark.