Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-2026
Abstract
As viewed from the earth, the moon appears to move through an orbit around the Earth. There are eight different phases of the moon, (1) New Moon, (2) Waxing Crescent, (3) First Quarter, (4) Waxing Gibbous, (5) Full Moon, (6) Waning Gibbous, (7) Last Quarter, and (8) Waning Crescent. Then the moon moves to the “new” phase and the cycle repeats. This is a month of phases. Let’s explore the phases!
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Browning, Larry and Cutler, Kay, "Phases of the Moon" (2026). Astronomy Activities. 11.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/recee-astronomy/11
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