Moon Phases Flashcards
0
Q
Name the 8 moon phases
A
New moon, Waxing Cresent, First quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full moon, Waning Gibbous, Last quarter, Waning cresent,
1
Q
How many moon phases are there?
A
8
2
Q
When does a full moon occur?
A
When the Earth is between the Sun and Moon.
3
Q
When does a New moon occur
A
When the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun
4
Q
How long does one full orbit of the moon take?
A
About 29 days
