1. Phases of the Moon By: Teikeshia Delk

3. Unlike the sun, the moon does not give off its own light. Instead it reflects the sun’s light .

4. Because of the orbit we do not always see the full moon.

5. The phase that we see depends on the position of the Earth, moon, and sun .

6. It is called waxing when the reflecting light is growing toward the full moon.

7. It is called waning when the reflecting light is shrinking to the new moon.

12. We see a full moon when the sun, moon and Earth are lined up. With the side of the moon facing the Earth illuminated. Full Moon