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
Name the 4 different seasons
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
When none of the moon is visible, what phase is it?
New moon
How many days are in a lunar cycle?
1 month
Describe a new moon and the position it takes between the Earth & Sun
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 are in between each phase of the moon?
3 days
What is the summer solstice?
The longest day on Earth
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!
How many days are in between a waxing crescent and a waning crescent?
6 days
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.