Quick Answer: The Phases of Moon Working Model takes students through the 8 main lunar phases and the Sun-Earth-Moon positions that make the Moon appear to change shape during its orbit.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Shows new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter and waning crescent
Working format lets teachers move the Moon and show its changing visible shape
Explains how the phases depend on relative position and illumination
Supports lessons on the repeating lunar cycle, lunar orbit and eclipses
About This Product
The teacher begins at the new moon position, with the lit side facing away from Earth, and moves the Moon slowly round to show the waxing phases. At full moon the illuminated side faces Earth, and continuing the movement brings in the waning phases. The model makes the lunar month easier to follow than a flat textbook diagram.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How does the model show the change from new moon to full moon? At new moon the illuminated side faces away from Earth. Moving the Moon round shows the waxing phases until, at full moon, the illuminated side faces Earth.
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