Identifying the Moon's Phases

Draw the phases of the moon in this earth sciences worksheet! Students will read about how the moon's orbit impacts the amount of light it reflects throughout the month. They will then follow instructions to shade in each of eight moons according to its phase: new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, and waning crescent. Designed for third graders, this fun, hands-on astronomy worksheet helps students connect the moon's phases with what they see in the sky each month.