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 season comes after Summer?
Autumn/Fall
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
_________ is the season that has the most amount of daylight due to the Earth's _______?
Summer, Tilt
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 type of orbit does the Earth follow to cause seasons?
Elliptical
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
If it is summer in northern hemisphere, what is the weather in the southern hemisphere?
Because of its elliptical orbit, the earth is closer to the sun during the northern hemisphere's winter. However, distance from the sun does not affect the seasons. The tilt of the earth's axis causes the seasons to change. (Summarize)
How many phases does the moon go through?
8 phases
On your white board, draw & label the last 4 phases of the moon in 2 minutes! (HINT: The lunar cycle has 8 phases, begin with the 5th phase)
If today is February 20th, and there is a full moon outside, when will the next new moon be?
March 6th
Draw and label the seasonal configurations (DOUBLE POINTS)
Name all the moon phases (DOUBLE POINTS)
New moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent.