Exploring Moon Phases
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Objective
I can describe the different phases of the moon and their order.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
The phases of the moon change how the moon looks to us here on Earth.
- 2
When the moon is waxing, it is getting bigger, and when the moon is waning it is getting smaller.
- 3
A new moon cannot be seen because it is between the sun and the earth, so it can't reflect sunlight toward us.
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Practice
12 questions
What phase of the moon comes directly after the new moon?
In the Northern Hemisphere, which side of the moon is lit during the waxing crescent phase?
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Exit ticket
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“List the phases of the moon in order, starting with the new moon.”
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