1. Lesson #6
Moon Phases

2. I. The Moon
1. Revolves around the Earth
2. No water or air
3. Gravity is too weak to hold any
form of atmosphere

3. II. Phases of the Moon
1. Revolution Time: days
2. Rotation on axis: days
Result=
You only see one side of the Moon!

5. Moon is seen at night due to
reflection of suns rays.

6. III. Phases
~The illuminated portion of the moon as seen
by the observer
As moon revolves around Earth we see varying
amounts of light on moon surface.

7. Full Moon

8. New Moon

9. Quarter Moon

10. Gibbous Moon

11. Crescent Moon