Exploring Moon Phases and Eclipses

Front

Which phase of the moon occurs when the Earth is directly between the sun and the moon? Options: New Moon, Full Moon, First Quarter, Last Quarter

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the primary reason for the occurrence of different moon phases? Options: The moon's rotation on its axis, The moon's distance from the Earth, The moon's position relative to the Earth and the sun, The Earth's rotation on its axis

Back

The moon's position relative to the Earth and the sun

Front

During which phase of the moon is it completely invisible from Earth?

Back

New Moon

Front

Why can a solar eclipse only occur during a new moon?

Back

The moon is between the Earth and the sun.

Front

What is the sequence of moon phases starting from the new moon?

Back

New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, Waning Crescent

Front

Which phase of the moon follows the first quarter?

Back

Waxing Gibbous

Front

Describe the position of the Earth, sun, and moon during a lunar eclipse.

Back

Sun, Earth, Moon

Front

What is the term for the moon phase when more than half of the moon is illuminated but it is not yet full?

Back

Waxing Gibbous

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect the seasons?

Back

It causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year

Front

Which phase of the moon is visible when the moon is positioned at a 90-degree angle relative to the Earth and sun?

Back

First Quarter