Vocab!
What is the definition of Lunar Cycle?
the appearance of the moon as it makes a full revolution around the earth.
what moon phase looks like this emoji 🌑
new moon
describe a new moon
when the moon is not visible at all, it is completely dark
If the moon is a waning gibbous what is the next moon phase to occur?
a third quarter moon
what does waxing mean?
when the light is growing from the right. its getting bigger.
what moon phase looks like this 🌕
full moon
describe a first quarter moon
when half of the moon is lit on the right side
if the moon is at a waxing gibbous, what would be the next moon phase?
a full moon
what is the meaning of crescent?
a small sliver of light. looks like a crescent roll.
what moon phase looks like this 🌖
waning gibbous
describe a third quarter moon
when half of the moon is lit on the left side
if the moon was at a waxing crescent, what would the next moon phase be?
a new moon
what does waning mean?
the light is shrinking or getting smaller from the left.
what moon phase looks like this 🌗
third quarter
describe a waning gibbous
its is a little bit more than half lit on the left
If it is a new moon on a Friday, what would the moon phase be the next Friday?
A first quarter
when most of the moon is illuminated but not quite as full.
what moon phase looks like this 🌓
first quarter
describe a waxing gibbous
it is a little bit more than half lit on the right
if the moon is at a full moon, what would the next moon phase be?
a waning gibbous