Moon Phases
Across
- 2. Moons that appear to be growing larger or getting bigger are called __________.
- 4. Moons that look similar to a croissant roll are called ___________.
- 5. When our view from Earth can see the entire side of the Moon due to sunlight reflecting off it, this is called a _____ Moon.
- 6. There are ________ phases of the Moon visible from Earth.
- 8. A _______________ is the time it takes the Moon to pass through a complete cycle of its phases.
- 11. The moon seems to phase in or out due to the ____________ of the moon on its axis.
- 12. One side of the Moon or parts of the Moon are visible to us on Earth because of the light from the _________ reflecting off.
Down
- 1. Half Moons are also called _________ Moons.
- 3. The moon seems to phase in or out due to the _____________of the moon around the Earth.
- 7. Moons that look similar to a ball that is partially deflated are called ____________.
- 9. When our view from Earth cannot see any reflected sunlight coming from the Moon, this is called a __________ Moon.
- 10. Moons that appear to be shrinking or getting smaller are called __________.