1. Identify the Moon phases in order: New Moon → Waxing Crescent → First Quarter → Waxing Gibbous → Full Moon → Waning Gibbous → Third Quarter → Waning Crescent → back to New Moon.
2. Match each phase illustration on the right to its correct position in the circular diagram on the left by drawing a line from each phase image to its corresponding labeled position around Earth.
3. Ensure the sequence follows the counterclockwise direction of the Moon’s orbit as shown in the diagram, with sunlight coming from the right (Sun’s direction).
4. Verify that the illuminated portion of each Moon phase matches its position relative to the Sun and Earth — for example, New Moon is fully dark, Full Moon is fully lit, First Quarter shows the right half lit, etc.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of phases of the moon worksheet.
