Moon Phase Simulator
by Anonymous
Move the Moon around Earth to see how the Sun–Earth–Moon positions create the eight lunar phases.
About this app
Phases of the Moon is an interactive science learning game about how the Moon’s appearance changes as its position around Earth changes. Explore eight lunar phases, connect each shape with the amount of its sunlit half that is visible, and use the Moon’s approximately 29.5-day cycle to predict phases by date. Three guided activities focus on identifying shapes, matching orbital positions, and counting days.
Use cases
- Elementary and middle-school students learning lunar phases
- Teachers introducing Earth and space science
- Parents looking for an interactive astronomy activity
- Learners practicing the Moon’s 29.5-day cycle
Features
- Identify eight phases from new moon to waning crescent
- Match Moon shapes with the visible illuminated percentage
- Select orbital positions to discover the resulting phase
- Predict the phase a given number of days later
- Progress through guided questions with feedback, scores, and reset controls