Moon, Tides, and

Eclipses
Interactive Notebook
Moon Phases
Name this phase: Which phase came before
this one?
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Moon Phases
Name this phase: Which phase came before
this one?
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Moon Phases
Name this phase: Which phase came before
this one?
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Moon Phases
Name this phase: Which phase came before
this one?
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Moon Phases
Name this phase: Which phase came before
this one?
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Moon Phases
Name this phase: Which phase came before
this one?
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Moon Phases
Name this phase: Which phase came before
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Moon Phases
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 Definition Match Up
New Moon Moon is ½ illuminated by the sun; occurs when moon’s
illumination is increasing.

Waxing Crescent Moon is completely visible, except during a lunar

eclipse.

First Quarter Moon is less than ½ illuminated by the sun but less than ¼
illuminated; occurs when moon’s illumination is increasing.

Waxing Gibbous Moon is more than ½ illuminated by the sun but not
completely illuminated; occurs when moon’s illumination is
decreasing.
Moon is not visible, except during a solar eclipse.
Full

Waning Gibbous Moon is less than ½ illuminated by the sun but less than ¼
illuminated; occurs when moon’s illumination is decreasing.

Third Quarter Moon is ½ illuminated by the sun; occurs when moon’s

illumination is decreasing.

Waning Crescent Moon is more than ½ illuminated by the sun but not
completely illuminated; occurs when moon’s illumination is
increasing.
 Tides

Moon Phase Moon Phase

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Moon Phase Moon Phase

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In the blank circle, draw the moon phase we would see if we were on Earth in the diagram, then label that moon
phase. Next, draw the tides for each phase of the moon. Label high, low, spring and neap tides.
 Create an Eclipse
Click and drag on each component to create a solar and lunar eclipse. When you’re finished, label
your eclipse and provide a brief description of what a solar and lunar eclipse are.
Solar Eclipse
Textbook Definition: My Definition:
Lunar Eclipse
Textbook Definition: My Definition: