The Moon
Contents
Key Stage 2
Key Stage 3
Meaning
The Moon is the largest natural satellite orbiting Earth.
About The Moon
- The Moon does not make its own light.
- The Moon reflects the light of The Sun.
- As The Moon orbits the Earth one side of The Moon is always facing the Earth.
- As The Moon orbits the Earth the side of The Moon facing The Sun changes. From the Earths point of view The Moon has phases that go from Full Moon to New Moon.
Extra Information
Key Stage 4
Meaning
The Moon is the largest natural satellite orbiting Earth.
About The Moon
- The Moon does not make its own light.
- The Moon reflects the light of The Sun.
- As The Moon orbits the Earth one side of The Moon is always facing the Earth.
- As The Moon orbits the Earth the side of The Moon facing The Sun changes. From the Earths point of view The Moon has phases that go from Full Moon to New Moon.