Question

Exploring Moon Phases : Start the simulation and move the Moon to 8 different locations shown in the model of moon phases in the image below. Fill in the following data table with your observations from the simulation. ( 3 pts)


Positions
Appearance of the moon from Earth (where is the light?)
Moon Phase
A
Left side (Moon side)
Waxing Crescent
B




C




D




E




F




G




H

Answer 1

To help you with your observations of the Moon phases in the simulation, I'll provide a general description of what you should expect at each position along with the moon phase that corresponds to that position.

### Data Table

| Positions | Appearance of the Moon from Earth (where is the light?) | Moon Phase |
|-----------|----------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|
| A | Light on the left side (Moon side) | Waxing Crescent |
| B | Light on the right side (Earth side) | First Quarter |
| C | Entire face illuminated | Full Moon |
| D | Light on the left side (Earth side) | Waning Gibbous |
| E | Light on the left side, more than half illuminated | Last Quarter |
| F | Light on the right side (Earth side) | Waxing Gibbous |
| G | Light on the right side, less than half illuminated | Waxing Crescent |
| H | Dark side completely (no light visible) | New Moon |

### Observations:
1. **Waxing Crescent (A)**: The Moon is partially illuminated on the left side as it starts to become more full.
2. **First Quarter (B)**: The right half of the Moon is illuminated, showing a half-Moon.
3. **Full Moon (C)**: The Moon is fully illuminated, with no shadow visible.
4. **Waning Gibbous (D)**: The Moon appears more than half illuminated, with light on the left side beginning to shrink.
5. **Last Quarter (E)**: Similar to the First Quarter, but the left half is illuminated instead.
6. **Waxing Gibbous (F)**: More than half of the Moon is illuminated on the right side as it approaches a full Moon.
7. **Waxing Crescent (G)**: The Moon appears like the earlier position A, with light on the right side.
8. **New Moon (H)**: The Moon is completely dark, not visible from Earth.

Feel free to adjust any observations based on your specific simulation or unique source!