Question

drawing moon phases
using the description and matching words, complete worksheet by adding the drawing of that phase of the moon.

1. new moon

moon is almost directly between the sun and earth (start of cycle).

1. waxing crescent moon

a bit of the sunlit side of the moon shows on the right side.

1. first quarter moon

the moon is a quarter of its way around earth. it is in its first quarter phase.

1. waxing gibbous moon

the moon is increasing in light between a first quarter moon and a full moon.

1. full moon

two weeks have passed since the new moon. we see the entire face of the moon shining.

1. waning gibbous moon

the moon is decreasing in light between a full moon and a last quarter moon.

1. last quarter moon

the moon is three - quarters of its way around earth. it is in its last quarter phase.

1. waning crescent moon

a bit of the waning sunlit side of the moon shows on the left side.

Explanation:

1. New Moon: Draw a completely dark circle as the side facing Earth is not illuminated.
2. Waxing Crescent Moon: Draw a thin crescent of light on the right - hand side of the circle.
3. First Quarter Moon: Draw a half - illuminated circle with the right side lit.
4. Waxing Gibbous Moon: Draw a circle with more than half but less than full illumination on the right side.
5. Full Moon: Draw a completely illuminated circle.
6. Waning Gibbous Moon: Draw a circle with more than half but less than full illumination on the left side.
7. Last Quarter Moon: Draw a half - illuminated circle with the left side lit.
8. Waning Crescent Moon: Draw a thin crescent of light on the left - hand side of the circle.

Answer:

1. A completely dark circle.
2. A thin crescent of light on the right - hand side of the circle.
3. A half - illuminated circle with the right side lit.
4. A circle with more than half but less than full illumination on the right side.
5. A completely illuminated circle.
6. A circle with more than half but less than full illumination on the left side.
7. A half - illuminated circle with the left side lit.
8. A thin crescent of light on the left - hand side of the circle.