1. Does the moon have its own light? Why do you say so? ___________________ 2. What Are the Phases Of The Moon? ___________________ 3. What Causes a new moon phase
1. No, moon doesn't have its own light. The moon reflects the sun's light, making it appear bright in the sky
2. The moon phases in order are new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, waning crescent.
3. We have a “new Moon” when our Moon's orbit around Earth moves it between Earth and the Sun. From Earth, the Moon's surface looks dark because the illuminated side is facing away from Earth.
Answers & Comments
1. No, moon doesn't have its own light. The moon reflects the sun's light, making it appear bright in the sky
2. The moon phases in order are new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, waning crescent.
3. We have a “new Moon” when our Moon's orbit around Earth moves it between Earth and the Sun. From Earth, the Moon's surface looks dark because the illuminated side is facing away from Earth.