E.5.8B.1- Location, Movement & Appearance

E.5.8B.1- Location, Movement & Appearance

The Moon's Location

• The moon orbits Earth

• The moon can be closer to the sun or farther compared to Earth

• The Moon is closer to Earth than the Sun

• 384,000 Km from Earth (240,000 miles)

The Moon is Movin'

• Orbit is Elliptical- not a circle

• Revolves around Earth approx. 27 Days

• Rises in the East and sets in the West

• The moon rotates every 27 days.

Multiple Choice

About how long is one complete cycle of the Moon's phases?

a day a month a week

• a day

• a month

• a week

• a year

Multiple Choice

If a full moon occurs on March 1, which date during the same month would you see another full moon?

• March 8

• March 16

• March 23

• March 30

Multiple Choice

Which phase of the moon will be observed on April 2nd?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter

The Moon's Appearance

• We always see the same side of the moon.

• The moon is the only natural satellite of Earth.

• We can see craters on the Moon's surface

• A satellite is is a moon, planet or machine that orbits a planet or star.

Does the Moon Revolve on its axis

Does the moon spin like the Earth?

To find out place a pillow or basketball on the floor.

Then use a Solo or disposable cup and draw a face on it.

Now orbit the Earth(pillow) while keeping the face on the solo cup always facing the Earth.

Think about what you have to do to make sure the face always sees the Earth.

Multiple Choice

Which moon phase is shown in the picture?

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• Quarter Moon

• Crescent Moon

Multiple Choice

The image shows the positions of the Sun, the Moon, and Earth. When viewed from Earth, which phase of the Moon is occurring at the position shown?

• first quarter

• full Moon

• last quarter

• new Moon