Question

Directions: Use the Lunar Phase Simulator above to explore, complete the table, and answer the following questions about the Phases of the Moon.

DATA TABLE: {4 points} Complete the table as you are exploring the Moon Phases using the virtual model provided above. Click the drop down button under the Moon Phase (top right) to change to each of the different phases. Also, make sure to click on show angle under the diagram options. Record your observations below:

Phase of the Moon:
Days since New Moon:
Angle from the Sun:
New Moon




Waxing Crescent




First Quarter




Waxing Gibbous




Full Moon




Waning Gibbous




Third Quarter




Waning Crescent

Answer 1

Phase of the Moon: New Moon
Days since New Moon: 0
Angle from the Sun: 180 degrees

Phase of the Moon: Waxing Crescent
Days since New Moon: 3
Angle from the Sun: 45 degrees

Phase of the Moon: First Quarter
Days since New Moon: 7
Angle from the Sun: 90 degrees

Phase of the Moon: Waxing Gibbous
Days since New Moon: 10
Angle from the Sun: 135 degrees

Phase of the Moon: Full Moon
Days since New Moon: 14
Angle from the Sun: 180 degrees

Phase of the Moon: Waning Gibbous
Days since New Moon: 17
Angle from the Sun: 225 degrees

Phase of the Moon: Third Quarter
Days since New Moon: 21
Angle from the Sun: 270 degrees

Phase of the Moon: Waning Crescent
Days since New Moon: 24
Angle from the Sun: 315 degrees