Moon phases review

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Define Quarter Moon

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Half of the moon is visible.

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If the last full moon was on April 4th, when can you expect to see the next full moon?

Back

May 4th.

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Name this moon phase: Half of the moon is visible.

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First Quarter.

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Why does the moon appear to move across the sky?

Back

The Earth is rotating on its axis.

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The cycle of the moon lasts about how many days?

Back

28 days.

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What is a New Moon?

Back

A phase where none of the moon is visible.

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What is a Full Moon?

Back

A phase where the entire moon is visible.

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How many phases does the moon go through in a complete cycle?

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Eight phases.

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What is the phase after the New Moon?

Back

Waxing Crescent.

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What is the phase before the Full Moon?

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Waxing Gibbous.

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