To complete this worksheet, you need to shade each circle to show what the Moon looks like during that specific phase. Here is how to draw each one:
Top Row (Waxing = Growing brighter/bigger):
1.
New Moon: Leave the circle completely blank (or color it all black). The Moon is not visible.
2.
Waxing Crescent: Draw a thin curved sliver of light on the
right side. It looks like a backward "C".
3.
First Quarter: Shade exactly the
right half of the circle. The left half stays dark.
4.
Waxing Gibbous: Shade most of the circle, leaving only a small dark crescent on the
left side. It looks almost full.
Bottom Row (Waning = Getting darker/smaller):
5.
Full Moon: Shade the
entire circle. The whole face of the Moon is lit up.
6.
Waning Gibbous: Shade most of the circle, leaving only a small dark crescent on the
right side. It looks like it’s shrinking from full.
7.
Last Quarter: Shade exactly the
left half of the circle. The right half stays dark.
8.
Waning Crescent: Draw a thin curved sliver of light on the
left side. It looks like the letter "C".
Final Answer:
New Moon: Empty/Black Circle
Waxing Crescent: Sliver of light on the Right
First Quarter: Right Half Lit
Waxing Gibbous: Mostly Lit (dark on Left)
Full Moon: Completely Lit Circle
Waning Gibbous: Mostly Lit (dark on Right)
Last Quarter: Left Half Lit
Waning Crescent: Sliver of light on the Left
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of moon phases worksheet for kids.
