We see the moon growing from a thin crescent to a half moon, then slowly increasing until we see the beautiful full moon, then it starts to get gradually smaller again and finally disappears. This cycle is called the moon phases and is usually 28-29 days long.
It is beneficial to learn the phases as it can help us understand the lunar month. Muslims follow a lunar calendar. The months start when a new crescent moon is spotted.
The moon tells us when the blessed month of Ramadan begins when we fast for a month. Muslims around the world wait eagerly for the news it has been spotted.
I have made a basic template to make a moon phases tracker - free downloadable below:
Steps:
- Colour the moons in white to represent the phases.
- Draw a small arrow, paint or colour it white and cut it out.
- Use a split pin to attach the arrow to the page (on the centre white dot)
- Hang it on the wall to follow the moon phases.
(I glued the paper to some cardboard before starting to make it more sturdy).
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