You're correct — this worksheet is asking you to
draw the correct moon phase in each circle based on the written description. Since I can’t draw directly on the image, I’ll describe
exactly what to draw for each phase, step by step, so you can complete it accurately.
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🌑 1. New Moon
> *Moon is almost directly between the sun and Earth (start of cycle).*
✔ Draw: A
completely black circle (no visible light).
*Why?* The side facing Earth is not lit by the Sun — we see nothing.
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🌒 2. Waxing Crescent Moon
> *A bit of the sunlit side of the moon shows on the right side.*
✔ Draw: A
thin crescent on the right side (like a “C” shape but open to the left).
*Why?* “Waxing” = growing; “crescent” = sliver; “right side” = illuminated part is on the right.
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🌓 3. First Quarter Moon
> *The moon is a quarter of its way around Earth. It is in its first quarter phase.*
✔ Draw: A
half-moon with the right half lit (left half dark).
*Why?* “Quarter” refers to position in orbit, not how much is lit — half the face is visible, and it’s the right half.
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🌔 4. Waxing Gibbous Moon
> *The moon is increasing in light between a first quarter moon and a full moon.*
✔ Draw: A
mostly lit circle with a small dark crescent on the left side.
*Why?* “Gibbous” = more than half lit; “waxing” = still growing toward full; so >50% lit, dark part on left.
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🌕 5. Full Moon
> *Two weeks have passed since the new moon. We see the entire face of the moon shining.*
✔ Draw: A
completely white or fully lit circle.
*Why?* The whole face facing Earth is illuminated.
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🌖 6. Waning Gibbous Moon
> *The moon is decreasing in light between a full moon and a last quarter moon.*
✔ Draw: A
mostly lit circle with a small dark crescent on the right side.
*Why?* “Waning” = shrinking; “gibbous” = still >50% lit; dark part now appears on the right as it decreases.
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🌗 7. Last Quarter Moon
> *The moon is three-quarters of its way around Earth. It is in its last quarter phase.*
✔ Draw: A
half-moon with the left half lit (right half dark).
*Why?* Opposite of First Quarter — now the left side is illuminated.
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🌘 8. Waning Crescent Moon
> *A bit of the waning sunlit side of the moon shows on the left side.*
✔ Draw: A
thin crescent on the left side (like a backward “C” or “D” shape).
*Why?* “Waning” = shrinking; “crescent” = sliver; “left side” = illuminated part is on the left.
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✔ Final Tips:
- Use pencil first, then ink if needed.
- For crescents and gibbous phases, make sure the curved edge follows the circle’s contour.
- Remember: In the Northern Hemisphere, waxing phases show light on the
right, waning phases show light on the
left.
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If you’d like, I can also provide a text-based ASCII version of each drawing for reference!
Let me know if you want to label them too or need help memorizing the order! 🌙
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of matching moon phases worksheet answers.
