The Moon is only lit up where rays of light from the Sun hit the Moon. On Day 1, observe which side of the Moon is receiving sunlight.

If Rosy is on the Earth, what will she see in the night sky? Circle the phase of the Moon below that she will see on Day 1.

Full Moon
Last Quarter
First Quarter
New Moon

On Day 7, observe which side of the Moon is receiving sunlight.

rosy and the moon

If Rosy is on the Earth, what will she see in the night sky? Circle the phase of the Moon below that she will see on Day 7.

Full Moon
Last Quarter
First Quarter
New Moon

On Day 14, observe which side of the Moon is receiving sunlight.

rosy and the moon

If Rosy is on the Earth, what will she see in the night sky? Circle the phase of the Moon below that she will see on Day 14.

Full Moon
Last Quarter
First Quarter
New Moon

On Day 22, observe which side of the Moon is receiving sunlight.

rosy and the moon

If Rosy is on the Earth, what will she see in the night sky? Circle the phase of the Moon below that she will see on Day 22.

Full Moon
Last Quarter
First Quarter
New Moon

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