In this lesson, you will learn about the phases of the Moon.
Essential Question: Why does the Moon appear to change throughout the month?
In this lesson, you will learn about the phases of the Moon.
Essential Question: Why does the Moon appear to change throughout the month?
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Question 1
1.
A moon _______ is the shape of the Moon's sunlit portion as seen from Earth. A _______ eclipse can only happen during the new moon phase because that is the only time the Moon is between the Sun and the Earth.
Question 2
2.
___________ means to increase, such as in size, number, or intensity.
___________ means to decrease or get smaller.
Other Answer Choices:
Waning
Waxing
Gibbous
Crescent
Question 3
3.
Why does each moon phase repeat about once a month?
Question 4
4.
Place the phases of the Moon in order starting with the New Moon.
New Moon
Full Moon
Waxing Crescent
Waxing Gibbous
Waning Crescent
Waning Gibbous
Question 5
5.
Draw a picture of the Moon during the Waning Gibbous phase.
Question 6
6.
During which phase of the Moon would you expect it to be brightest outside at night? Explain your answer.
