Moon Phases
What causes the Moon to have phases?
The angle we see the sunlit side as it revolves around Earth.
One way the Moon is different from Earth.....
The Moon has almost no atmosphere.
What causes day and night?
Earth’s rotation.
If there is a model of space, what would the flashlight represent?
the sun
What makes a shadow?
light being blocked
Does the Moon make its own light?
No
Does the Moon have gravity?
Yes, but less than Earth.
Which side of Earth has daytime?
The side facing the Sun.
Why do scientists use models?
To show objects that are far away.
Are shadows longer in the morning or at midday?
morning
What does the Moon do around Earth?
revolves
Is the Moon solid?
yes
If Georgia is on the dark side of Earth, what is happening?
It is night in Georgia.
If there is a model of space, what does a globe represent?
earth
When is your shadow shortest?
Why does the Moon look different each night?
We see different amounts of the lit side.
Why can’t people live on the Moon easily?
It has almost no atmosphere (no air to breathe).
Can we tell the season from light and dark only?
no
What travels in straight lines?
light
Why does your shadow move during the day?
The Sun changes position in the sky.
Earth is between the Sun and Moon, and we see the whole lit side.
Does the Moon receive sunlight?
yes
What would happen if Earth stopped rotating?
There would be no normal day and night pattern.
Why can’t we see planets easily without tools?
They are very far away in space.
Explain why shadows change size and direction
As the Sun’s position changes, the angle of light changes, which changes shadow size and direction.