The Moon Flashcards
1
Q
Why does the Moon spin around the Earth?
A
It is being pulled by the Earth’s gravity
2
Q
How many phases of the moon are there?
A
8
3
Q
What causes the phases of the moon?
A
As the moon spins around the Earth the light from the sun hits it at different angles. This changes how we see it
4
Q
Name the phases of the moon
A
New moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, Waning Crescent
