The Phases of the Moon: A Journey through the Night Sky by Eloise Swartwood

What are Moon Phases?

eloiseswartwood — 2025-01-27 20:27:05 UTC

The Moon looks different in the sky each night because it goes through phases. Moon phases are the various shapes we see as the Moon moves around Earth.

The Moon doesn’t make its own light. Instead, it reflects light from the Sun. As the Moon travels around Earth, we see different parts of the side that are lit up by the Sun. That’s why the Moon seems to change shape!

Meet the Phases of the Moon!

eloiseswartwood — 2025-01-27 20:31:53 UTC

Watch this video to understand the phases of the moon!

Brief explanation:

New Moon- When the Moon is not visible.

First Quarter- Half of the Moon is lit up.

Full Moon- The Moon is fully illuminated.

Last Quarter- Half of the Moon is lit again but on the opposite side

Now you try!

eloiseswartwood — 2025-01-27 20:36:25 UTC

With the worksheet above, use the interactive comment section and list the phases of the moon starting from the top and moving to the right. Good luck!