Moon phases printable

A clean moon phase reference with the eight common phases and a simple note about why the Moon appears to change shape.

Uses SVG shapes instead of generated text.
Waxing phases are lit on the right for a Northern Hemisphere view.
Includes a parent note about reflected sunlight.

Printable moon phases chart with new, waxing, full, and waning moon icons

Printing tip: For a Northern Hemisphere view, waxing moons are lit on the right and waning moons are lit on the left. Local angle can vary near the horizon.