Discussion Questions: Phases of the Moon
- Why does the Moon sometimes appear in the sky as a crescent shape?
- What do we call the process of the Moon's changes as it goes from a new moon to a full moon?
- Draw a diagram showing the relationship between the Moon, Earth and the Sun when there is a full moon.
- Although we can't see a new moon, at what time of day is a 'new' moon actually in the sky?
- Discuss how the Moon appears to wax and wane. Use props such as a flashlight and balls to demonstrate its changing appearance.
