My First Discoveries · Drawing 04 of 40
The Moon’s Light
Space
The Moon does not produce its own light. It reflects sunlight, which lets us see it.
Did you know?
The Moon can sometimes be seen during the day.
Look together
What can you observe in the sky from this window?
An idea to try
Draw the Moon as you see it one evening with an adult.
For the adult reading along
A little more to discover
The child observes the Moon from a window. Moonlight is reflected sunlight. Phases depend on how much of the lit portion we see; they are not caused by Earth’s shadow. The Moon’s size is simplified for colouring.
Look together: What can you observe in the sky from this window? Draw the Moon as you see it one evening with an adult.
Sources and illustration notes (1)
Illustrations simplify shapes and sizes. Models and enlargements help observation; choose your own colours.
These links lead to other websites. Explore them with an adult. References identify the institution and the related lesson; some linked pages are in French.
- NASA: The Moon’s LightUnderstand that moonlight is reflected sunlight.
Source review: 2026-10-03. Illustrations are simplified for colouring.
