Moon Phases and Eclipses

Which number is a waxing gibbous moon?

• 2

• 4

• 5

• 8

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What is the main reason the Moon can be seen from Earth?

• The Moon emits its own light.
• The Moon reflects sunlight.
• The Moon is a glowing ball of gas.
• The Moon reflects light from Earth.

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Which statement best explains why the same side of the Moon always faces Earth?

• The Moon revolves around Earth and rotates in about the same amount of time.
• The Moon does not rotate as it revolves around Earth.
• The Moon travels at a faster speed than Earth.

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At which position in the Moon’s orbit can all of the Moon’s lighted side be seen from Earth?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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In which position would you observe a 1st quarter moon from Earth?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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Which number is a waxing gibbous moon?

• 2

• 4

• 5

• 8

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Which number shows a waning crescent moon?

• 2
• 4
• 6
• 8

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Moonlight decreases during _________phases.

• waning
• waxing
• gibbous
• full moon

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Moonlight increases during ________phases.

• waxing
• waning
• gibbous
• full moon

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About how long does it take the moon to make one complete cycle around the earth?

• 65 days
• 8 days
• 365 days
• 28 days

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