- New Moon: A completely dark circle, representing the moon not being visible from Earth.
- Waxing Crescent Moon: A small sliver of light on the right side of the circle, showing the beginning of the moon's illumination.
- First Quarter Moon: The right half of the circle is illuminated, appearing as a semicircle.
- Waxing Gibbous Moon: More than half of the circle is illuminated on the right side, but not yet full.
- Full Moon: The entire circle is illuminated, appearing as a complete bright disk.
- Waning Gibbous Moon: More than half of the circle is illuminated on the left side, decreasing from full.
- Third Quarter Moon: The left half of the circle is illuminated, appearing as a semicircle.
- Waning Crescent Moon: A small sliver of light on the left side of the circle, showing the end of the moon's illumination.
- New Moon: A completely dark circle, representing the moon not being visible from Earth.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of phases of the moon worksheet.
