Moon Phases

Front

What is this moon phase?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Answer explanation

Waxing means the reflective portion is on the right side.

Crescent refers to less than 50% reflective.

Front

Waning

Back

decreasing

Front

Where does the moon get its light from?

Back

Reflects the Sun's light

Front

rotate

Back

spinning on axis

Front

About how long is a Lunar Month?

Back

29.5 days

Front

What is this moon phase?

Back

Third Quarter

Front

What moon phase comes after a first quarter moon?

Back

Waxing Gibbous

Front

Why do we see the same side of the moon?

Back

The moon rotates at the same speed it revolves.

Front

What is this moon phase? Waxing Crescent, Third Quarter, Waning Crescent

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

Revolve means to _______ or go around.

Back

orbit