Summary
Bill explains why the Moon seems to change shape, why we always see the same face, and how its trip around Earth creates the phases we watch each month.
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Discussion
Bill explains why the Moon seems to change shape, why we always see the same face, and how its trip around Earth creates the phases we watch each month..
- Why does the Moon look like it changes shape?
- Is the Moon making its own light? Where does its light come from?
- About how long does it take the Moon to go through all its phases?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: phase, orbit, crescent.
Try it: Track the Moon's shape for four nights (or use a calendar) and sketch what you see.