Name the 8 phases of the moon in order?
The Moon orbits Earth every 27.3 days. The Moon's shape changes due to the amount of sunlight it reflects. We can observe 8 distinct phases of the Moon's cycle.
Moon Phases
Lunar Cycle: The cycle of the phases of the moon, which repeats itself every 29.5 days. Gibbous Phase: A phase of the moon where more than half of the moon is illuminated. Crescent Phase: A phase of the moon where less than half of the moon is illuminated.
Concepts:
The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite. The Moon is around 4.5 billion years old. The Moon is about 239,000 miles away from Earth.
Fun facts:
Work together in pairs: What is the difference between a waxing and a waning moon?
Work together in pairs: What are the 8 phases of the Moon, in order?
Brain break: Create a drawing of an imaginary creature that is made up of at least three different animals. Make sure to include details about the creature, such as fur, scales, or feathers, and any other features you think it should have. Then, write a short description of the creature and its personality.
What is a full moon?
- A moon that is completely lit up
- A moon that is half lit up
- A moon that is not lit up at all
- A moon that is a crescent shape
What phase is a waning moon?
- Growing in size
- Shrinking in size
- Half lit up
- Completely lit up
What does a waxing gibbous moon look like?
- Half lit up
- A crescent shape
- Growing in size
- Shrinking in size
What is a new moon?
- A moon that is completely lit up
- A moon that is half lit up
- A moon that is not lit up at all
- A moon that is a crescent shape
What is a first quarter moon?
- A moon that is completely lit up
- A moon that is half lit up
- A moon that is not lit up at all
- A moon that is a crescent shape