Moon Phases
The moon is shining on only the right half of the moon, which phase am I?
Waxing quarter or First quarter
What is the name of the cycle that the moon travels?
The Lunar Cycle
What does waxing mean?
The light is growing bigger on the right side of the moon
When none of the moon is visible, what phase is it?
New moon
How many days are in a lunar cycle?
about 1 month (27-29.5 days)
Why is the new moon completely dark?
The phase in which the moon is not visible because it is in between the Sun and Earth.
Which phase comes directly after a full moon?
Waning gibbous
How many days can a waxing crescent last?
4-5 days
What does waning mean?
the light on the moon is decreasing from the left side
What is the difference between a waxing/waning moon?
Waxing: When a moon's illumination is increasing!
Waning: When a moon's illumination is decreasing!
About how many days are there in a lunar cycle?
27-29.5 (about one month)
How many phases does the moon go through?
8 phases
On your white board, draw & label the current moon phase.
Current Moon Phase
If today is February 20th, and there is a full moon outside, when will the next new moon be?
March 6th
Name all the moon phases (DOUBLE POINTS)
New moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent.