earths place in the universe 2

Question 1

New Moon

Answer 1

The first phase of the moon. In this phase, the moon is completely dark since we cannot see the side that the sun is shining on

Question 2

Crescent Moon

Answer 2

The second phase of the moon. In this phase, we can see sunlight reflecting off only about 1 quarter of the moon’s surface that faces us

Question 3

Quarter Moon

Answer 3

The third phase of the moon. In this phase, we can see sunlight reflecting off half the moon

Question 4

Gibbous Moon

Answer 4

The fourth phase of the moon. In this phase , we can see sunlight reflecting off three quarters of the moon. It’s not a full moon yet, but it’s getting there.

Question 5

Full Moon

Answer 5

The fifth phase of the moon. In this phase, we can see sunlight reflecting off all of the moon. In this phase, the moon seems round and completely lit up

Question 6

Lunar Cycle

Answer 6

The eight phases of the moon. It’s 29 1/2 days long