Quick Answer: The Phase of Moon Manual Model demonstrates the 8 main lunar phases by moving a Moon component around an Earth reference, showing how sunlight lights different visible parts of the Moon.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Covers new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter and waning crescent
Manual format, moved step by step without digital screens
Shows how relative Sun, Earth and Moon positions create the visible phases
Also supports a basic explanation of solar and lunar eclipse alignment
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Demonstration
8 main lunar phases and Sun-Earth-Moon position relationship
Operation type
Manual demonstration model
Learning topics
Moon phases, lunar cycle, illumination, Moon orbit, solar eclipse and lunar eclipse
About This Product
Starting from the new moon position, where the lit side faces away from Earth, the teacher moves the Moon component round to show the phases in sequence. Students see why the Moon appears to wax and wane during a lunar month. The model fits astronomy, geography and general science lessons on lunar orbit and illumination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Why does the Moon look dark at the new moon position? At the new moon position the illuminated side of the Moon faces away from Earth, which the model shows by the placement of the Moon component.
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