Orton’s Moon Clock - Visual Guide to Lunar Phases #1490886 (License: Personal Use)

This circular diagram, titled “Orton’s Moon Clock,” visually organizes the eight primary lunar phases around a central white circle representing the Earth’s perspective. Each phase-New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent-is depicted with accurate illumination and labeled for clarity. The design serves as a teaching aid for understanding moon cycles in astronomy and natural science education.

Used in educational websites, astronomy lesson plans, science blogs, and children’s learning resources to explain lunar cycles; matches user intent for visual learning, classroom instruction, or DIY stargazing guides.