The phases of the moon

1. The Moon

3. Shoot for the moon and if you miss
you will still be along the stars.

4. What are the phases of the
moon?
Phase – shape of the moon
Waxing – moon is getting bigger; we see more
of the Moon’s lit surface
Waning – moon is getting smaller; we see less
of the Moon’s lit surface

5. New Moon
You cannot see the Moon during this phase

6. Crescent Moon
The lighted side of the Moon begins to show

7. First Quarter Moon
This is sometimes called a half Moon

8. Waxing Gibbous Moon
A gibbous Moon is almost full

9. Full Moon
You can see all of the Moon’s lighted side

10. Waning Gibbous Moon
This gibbous Moon is getting smaller

11. Last Quarter Moon
The Moon continues to get smaller

12. Crescent Moon
The lighted side has almost disappeared