Moon Phase Alignment

Master moon phase alignment and understand the lunar cycle!

How to determine the moon phase from the alignment Watch this video BEFORE answering the questions. Polar Projection What the Moon Looks Like Name of the Moon Phase Waning Gibbous Full Moon Waxing Gibbous Waxing Crescent First Quarter New Moon Determine where the moon is (using the numbers on the polar projection) to make the moon appear as it is Picture Placement on Polar Projection (use the number on the diagram above) Description of the Phase 3 HALF of the RIGHT side 7 HALF of the LEFT side 5 ALL of it 1 NONE of it 2 LESS than half of the RIGHT side 4 MORE than half of the RIGHT side 8 LESS than half of the LEFT side 6 MORE than half of the LEFT side