Printable Moon Phases Chart
This one-page moon phases chart is for students, teachers, homeschool lessons, and stargazers who want a clear reference. It lists moon phases in columns for Phase, What you see, Rises around, and Best for. The rows cover New moon, Waxing crescent, First quarter, and more, with details such as the thin crescent seen in the west after sunset, half-lit moon on the right side in the Northern Hemisphere, and the uses tied to each phase.
Free printable · PDF
- 1 page
- US Letter — choose “Fit to page” for A4
- PDF, 69 KB
Free for personal, family and classroom use.
Print it as a quick guide for observing the Moon, planning night sky viewing, or adding to an astronomy notebook. Use the rise times to know when to look, and the best-for column to choose the right phase for faint stars, craters, or the Milky Way.
Good for
- Track moon phases during a month
- Plan stargazing around darker skies
- Support astronomy lessons or notebooks
Tip: Print on cardstock if you want to keep it in a field notebook.
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