Moon Phases

In what phase can we not see the Moon from the Earth? Be prepared to explain why.

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

• Third Quarter

• New Moon

What appears to happen to the Moon as it goes through the cycle?

• The moon creates light that changes shape as it passes through its cyclic monthly phases.

• The moon appears to change shape or get lighter and darker as it passes through its cyclic monthly phases.

Why do we always see the same side of the Moon?

• The Moon rotates around the Earth.

• The Moon rotates around the Earth and revolves on its axis.

• The Moon revolves around the Earth but does not rotate on its axis.

• The Moon rotates on its axis and revolves around the Earth at the same speed.

Why does the Moon look different at different times of the month?

• The Moon is shrinking and growing.

• The light we see on or from the Moon is actually a reflection of light from the Sun.

• The different looks of the Moon are caused by changes in the relative positions of the Earth, Sun, and Moon.

• The darkness we perceive as being part of these phases is really a shadow.

How many times a year do we see a full moon?

• 10

• 6-7

• 1

• 12-13

What does "waxing" mean?

• Getting smaller.

• Getting rounder.

• Getting bigger.

• Getting crescent-shaped.

In what position would a lunar eclipse be possible. Be prepared to support your answer.

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• Waxing Gibous

• Waning Gibous

What would happen if the Moon's revolution speed was half as fast as it is now?

• We would see fewer Full Moons per year.

• We would see the dark side of the Moon.

• We would see more Full Moons per year.

• Nothing would change.

What does "waning" mean?

• Getting smaller.

• Getting rounder.

• Getting bigger.

• Getting crescent-shaped.

What would happen if the Moon's revolution speed was twice as fast as it is now?

• We would see less Full Moons in a year.

• We would see the dark side of the Moon.

• We would see more Full Moons in a year.

• Nothing would change.