Moon Phases
Seasons
Earth and the Moon
Predicting Change
More Moon Phases
100
Which moon phase has the entire moon lit up?
A full moon
100
This season typically has warmer weather, and a greater amount of daylight.
Summer
100
The Moon is lit up because of ...
The sun's light shining on it
100
If today we experience a First Quarter Moon, which moon phase will we experience next?
Waxing Gibbous
100
The first phase of the moon is called...
A New Moon
200
This moon phase shows a small light of the moon getting larger.
Waxing Crescent
200
This season is usually characterized by changing leaf colors, cooler weather, and equal length days and nights.
Fall/Autumn
200
It takes the Earth ____ to revolve around the sun
1 year/365 days
200
Which moon phase do we see from Earth when the moon is directly in between the Earth and Sun?
New Moon
200
During this phase a small bright light of the moon is seen, and it occurs towards the end of the moon's cycle.
Waning Crescent
300
Half of the moon is lit and it has traveled three quarters around the earth.
3rd Quarter Moon
300
When the Northern hemisphere is getting the most direct sunlight, we have what season?
Summer
300
The Earth is tilted 23.5 degrees and spins slowly on its ________.
Axis
300
Which moon phase do we see from Earth when the Earth is directly in between the Moon and Sun?
Full Moon
300
The moon phase between full moon and 3rd Quarter.
Waning Gibbous
400
About how long does it take for the moon to complete a full lunar cycle?
About 1 month
400
When the Southern hemisphere is getting the most direct sunlight, which season do we experience in the north?
Winter
400
An object that moves around another object in space is called a _____.
Sattelite
400
On February 27th the lunar cycle began with a new moon. What moon phase would we experience half a month later on March 14th.
A Full Moon
400
This moon is half lit (on the right side) and it appears to be getting bright.
First Quarter Moon
