Moon Phases

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