This document summarizes information about observing the moon, including definitions of key terms, background facts about the moon and its orbit around Earth, and questions about why we can sometimes see the moon during the day. Resources are provided on definitions, images, and additional reading on lunar sightings.

1. Lunar Sighting Zach Clark 9/15/09

2. Science Standard 3-The Physical Setting Indicator: 4.3.1-Observe and report that the moon can be seen sometimes at night and sometimes during the day. Taken from: http://dc.doe.in.gov/Standards/AcademicStandards/StandardSearch.aspx Activity Link: http://www.indianastandardsresources.org/files/sci/sci_4_3_1.pdf

3. Definitions Lunar- pertaining to the moon Observe- To be or become aware of, especially through careful and directed attention notice. Reflect- to cast back light, heat, etc. Taken From: www.dictionary.com

4. Background Information The Moon Much smaller than the earth Orbits the earth Revolves around the earth in 29 ½ days Taken from: http://www.nasa.gov/worldbook/moon_worldbook.html

5. The Earth and the Moon Taken From Google Images

6. Lunar Sightings during the day

7. Questions? Why can we see the moon during the day? Is the moon always visible during the day? Why can’t you see stars when you can see the moon?

8. Findings By doing the activity provided at the beginning of the PowerPoint will help students discover a better understanding Additional Info:http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/ask_astro/answers/970314b2.html

9. Resources Definitions www.dictionary.com Pictures Google Image search Moon/earth/moon during the day Additional Information http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/ask_astro/answers/970314b2.html http://www.indianastandardsresources.org/files/sci/sci_4_3_1.pdf http://dc.doe.in.gov/Standards/AcademicStandards/StandardSearch.aspx