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My Moon Journal
Find the Phase
On your calendar, can you circle when the Moon was in each of the four main phases?
New Moon First Quarter Full Moon Last Quarter
New Moon First Quarter Full Moon Last Quarter
 
 
Analyze the Patterns
Can you detect any patterns in your series of sketches? If so, can you use that pattern to predict what you might see tomorrow, next week, and in a lunar month from tonight?
 
 
 
Cool Views
What's the most interesting thing you've observed?
 
 
 
Science Surprises
Did anything you learn surprise you? Write it down here to keep a scientific record.
 
 
 
What Are You Wondering About?
What else do you want to find out about or observe in the sky?