Moon PhasesMoon Phases

The moon takes 28 days to revolve around the The moon takes 28 days to revolve around the earth.earth.

It goes through many different phases during It goes through many different phases during this time.this time.

The moon stays in a certain phase for a few The moon stays in a certain phase for a few days before it moves on to the next phase.days before it moves on to the next phase.

The revolution of the moon around the earth The revolution of the moon around the earth causes predictable patterns such as tides.causes predictable patterns such as tides.

Moon PhasesMoon Phases

Day 1 New MoonDay 1 New Moon Day 4 Waxing Crescent Day 4 Waxing Crescent Day 7 First Quarter Day 7 First Quarter Day 10 Waxing GibbousDay 10 Waxing Gibbous Day 14 Full MoonDay 14 Full Moon Day 18 Waning GibbousDay 18 Waning Gibbous Day 22 Third (Last) QuarterDay 22 Third (Last) Quarter Day 26 Waning CrescentDay 26 Waning Crescent Day 28(1) The Phases start all over again Day 28(1) The Phases start all over again