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Phases of the Moon

The Moon's look follows a cycle: new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, waning crescent, then new again. This sheet orders four of those shapes.

1.Order four phases

Number the steps in order. Use each number once.

First quarter
Last quarter
Full moon
New moon

2.Match the shape

Write the letter of the match.

1. Full moon
2. New moon
3. First quarter

A. Looks like a bright circle
B. Is dark in the night sky
C. Looks about half lit

3.A one-week plan

1. Write a one-week observation plan for looking at the Moon.

4.True or false

1. A lunar eclipse and a moon phase are the same thing.