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Moon phases practice

This 4th grade moon phases practice helps students learn the order, names, and reasons behind moon phases through sequence questions, identification tasks, and fill-in-the-blank exercises to reinforce understanding of the lunar cycle.

By Edform · Science · Grade 4 · Published Oct 15, 2026 · New

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Questions

  1. Which phase of the Moon comes right after the new moon?
  2. Put these moon phases in the correct order, starting with new moon.
  3. Which of these phases are part of the 'waning' part of the moon cycle?
  4. Fill in the blank with the correct word: The Moon appears to change shape because of how much of its sunlit side we can see from ___.
  5. Choose the correct word: When the Moon is getting bigger each night, it is called ___.
  6. Match each moon phase to its description.
  7. Sort these phases into waxing and waning.
  8. Decide if each statement about moon phases is true or false.
  9. What is the phase called when the Moon is completely dark from Earth?

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