Phases of the Moon


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New Moon

New Moon

We cannot see it at night. Shade the entire moon because the moon is between the Earth and the sun.

Waxing Crescent

Waxing Crescent

A small piece of the moon becoming visible at night. It's like a tiny crescent shape on the right, and shade the rest.

First Quarter

First Quarter

The moon is 1/4 of the way around the Earth, and half of the moon is visible. Shade the left half.

Waxing Gibbous

Waxing Gibbous

The moon appears almost full. Draw a crescent on the left and shade it in.

Full Moon

Full Moon

The Earth is between the moon and sun, and it is not blocking any light. The moon looks like it is glowing. Leave the moon blank.

Waning Gibbous

Waning Gibbous

The moon begins shrinking and we can see all but a small sliver. Draw a crescent on the right and shade it in.

Last Quarter

Last Quarter

We see half of the moon again. Shade in the right half.

Waning Crescent

Waning Crescent

The moon appears as a small crescent shape again. Draw a tiny crescent shape on the left, then shade the rest.