According to NASA, how many days does it take for the moon
to orbit the earth? 27.3



Where does the moon get its light from? The sun


What causes us to see different parts of the lighted moon? Its like a mirror


How many phases of the moon are there? 8


What are each of the phases called? New moon, first moon, full moon, third quarter, waxing crescent moon, waxing gibbous, waning gibbous, waning crescent


What does "waxing" mean? Increasing


What does "waning" mean? Decreasing