Do you know the moon does not make its own light?

It shines

because of 

sunlight!

Do you know there are 8 phases of the moon?

New Moon

Waxing Crescent

First Quarter

Waxing Gibbous

Full Moon

Waning Gibbous

Last Quarter

Waning Crescent

Do you know the first phase of the moon is called the New Moon?

We can't see the New Moon though. 

Because it is sitting between the earth and the sun!

Do you know the second phase of the moon is called the waxing crescent?

Waxing means growing. This phase starts 2 to 3 days after the New Moon. 

Do you know the third phase of the moon happens about 6 days after the New Moon? 

This phase is called the first quarter. 

Do you know the fourth phase of the moon is called the waxing Gibbous Moon?

Do you remember waxing means growing?

It may look like a full moon, but it is not yet! The moon is still waxing. 

Do you know the fifth phase of the moon is the full moon?

The full moon happens fourteen days after the New Moon.