Moon Phases Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Astronomy & Space has 11 clues. Answers range from 5 to 11 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

caused by the pull of gravity from the moon
movement of an object around another object
spinning of an object on its axis
a force that pulls two objects towards each other
growing with light until a full moon is reached
decreasing after a full moon, and is always illuminated on the left side
brighten with light
change in moon's appearance daily as it makes its revolution around the earth.
a hollowed-out area; usually the impact of a volcano or explosion
a small body of matter from outer space
a curved path around a star, planet, or moon