Spaceship Earth: Mystery 5

Front

What is the Full Moon phase?

Back

The Full Moon phase occurs when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated by the Sun, making it appear round and bright in the night sky.

Front

What is the New Moon phase?

Back

The New Moon phase occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, and its illuminated side is facing away from the Earth, making it invisible to us.

Front

What is the Half Moon phase?

Back

The Half Moon phase, also known as the First or Last Quarter, occurs when half of the Moon's surface is illuminated, and it appears as a semi-circle.

Front

What is the Crescent Moon phase?

Back

The Crescent Moon phase occurs when a small part of the Moon is illuminated, creating a shape that resembles a thin sliver or arc.

Front

How many phases does the Moon go through in a lunar cycle?

Back

The Moon goes through eight distinct phases in a lunar cycle: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.

Front

What causes the different phases of the Moon?

Back

The different phases of the Moon are caused by the relative positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun, which affect how much of the Moon's surface is illuminated.

Front

What is a lunar cycle?

Back

A lunar cycle is the period it takes for the Moon to go through all its phases, which is approximately 29.5 days.

Front

What is the difference between a Waxing and Waning Moon?

Back

A Waxing Moon is when the illuminated part of the Moon is increasing, while a Waning Moon is when the illuminated part is decreasing.

Front

What is the significance of the Full Moon in various cultures?

Back

The Full Moon is often associated with various cultural beliefs and celebrations, such as harvest festivals, lunar festivals, and spiritual rituals.

Front

What is the appearance of the Moon during a Full Moon?

Back

During a Full Moon, the Moon appears fully illuminated and round, shining brightly in the night sky.