The Moon

THE MOON

Moon Phases. 

Have you ever noticed that the Moon appears to change shape? Does this occur randomly or is there a pattern of change?

 

Moon Zoom Astronomy:  Click here for the Moon Internet Activity

 

Moon Calendar Assignment

1.       Visit the  Virtual Reality Moon Phase Pictures Web site (a virtual time machine that enables you to time-travel to see how the Moon would appear for almost any date in the past, present, and future). Enter your birthdate and click the "Show Phase" button. Using a pencil, sketch exactly how the Moon appears on your birthday (shade the dark side of the Moon).

2.      Now, observe the moon at least three times a week  for the next four weeks.  Draw and label the moon phase on your moon calendar (given out in class).  You can check for accuracy by using this website.

3.   Want to watch a live animation of the moon’s phases?  Click here!

 

Eclipses.

Click here to see an animation of a lunar eclipse.

Click here to see an animation of a solar eclipse.