What is the first moon phase?

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• Waxing Crescent

• First Quarter

Why does the moon have phases?

• It rotates around the Sun

• The Earth needs to have day and night

• It rotates around the Earth

• It looks cool

When the Moon is waxing, the illuminated portion is _______ .

Does the Moon shine/glow on its own?

• Yes

• No

There are ____ total Moon phases.

Select the following true statements:

• The moon rotates the Earth counterclockwise

• The moon reflects the sunlight and appears to glow

• The moon is made of cheese

• The moon is smaller than the Earth

When the Moon is waning, the illuminated portion is ______ .

How long does one cycle of Moon phases last?

• 1 week

• 1 month

• 1 year

• 8 days