Phases of the Moon

The moon makes a complete revolution around the Earth once every year.

The phases of the moon happen in a predictable pattern.

There are ________ different phases of the moon.

The moon gets light from the ___________.

Match the moon phase with the correct image: Waxing gibbous

Match the moon phase with the correct image: Waning crescent

Briefly describe what the moon looks like when it is at its first quarter phase.

Write a paragraph describing how the moon's appearance changes over time. Consider the position of the sun, moon, and Earth.