The document contains information and questions about the phases of the Moon as seen from Earth. It explains that the Moon orbits Earth about once a month, causing the monthly cycle of moon phases seen from our planet. Diagrams show the relative positions of the Moon, Earth, and Sun during different moon phases. Multiple choice questions test understanding of moon phases and their sequence over a month.

1. Tuesday The diagram below shows the Moon revolving
or orbiting around Earth as viewed from space.
Sunlight
1. The moon orbiting the Earth causes
a, day and night b. moon phases
b. a change in the day of the week d. seasons
2. How long does it take for the moon to orbit the Earth one time?
a 29 days f. 365 days
b. one day g. both a and c
c. about one month h. both d and e
d. 24 hours i. both b and d
e. one year j. both e and f
Wednesday
1. Which phase of the moon would a person on Earth see when the Moon and
Earth are in the locations shown below?
Earth
Moon
Sunlight
a. b. c. d.
2. Which phase of the moon would a person on Earth see when the Moon and
Earth are in the locations shown below?
Moon Earth
Sunlight
a b. c. d.
..

2. 3. The diagram below shows the dates of four of the Moon phases
observed during June, 2008.
New moon First quarter Full moon Third quarter
June 3 June 10 June 18 June 26
4. On which date did the next New Moon occur?
a. July 9 c. July 10
b, July 2 d. July 27
5. Which moon phase is missing in this sequence?
a. b. c. d.
6. Which moon phase is missing in this sequence?
a. b. c. d.

3. Thursday
1. The picture below shows the moon revolving around the Earth. As it revolves
different phases of the moon are seen on Earth. Draw a pictures of the correct
moon phase in each box. Also write rite the letter of correct moon phase above
each box.
SUNLIGHT
a.
A. B. C. D. E.
2. Starting with the new moon, number 1, number the other moon phases 2-8
in the correct order.
1. 2
.