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The Moon’s Phases

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7 6 8 1 5 2 4 3 D C B A E F H G New Moon Waxing Crescent 1st Quarter Gibbous Full Moon Waning Gibbous 3rd Quarter Waning Crescent

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1. The Moon does not produce its own light 1. The Moon does not produce its own light. Explain why it is possible for us to see the Moon from Earth. The Moon reflects light produced by the Sun, causing us to be able to see it from Earth.

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When the Moon is between the Earth and Sun we have a New Moon. 2. What is the name of the phase we have when the Moon is between the Earth and Sun? When the Moon is between the Earth and Sun we have a New Moon.

When the Earth is between the Moon and Sun we have a Full Moon. 3. What is the name of the phase we have when the Earth is between the Moon and Sun? When the Earth is between the Moon and Sun we have a Full Moon.

4. Approximately how long is the lunar cycle? The Lunar Cycle is approx. 1 month long. Orbital Period = 27.3 days

5. What term is used to describe when the illuminated portion of the moon is increasing? Decreasing? The term used to describe the Moon when the illuminated portion is increasing is called waxing. The term used to describe the Moon when the illuminated portion is decreasing is called waning.