Phases of the Moon

What causes the moon to appear bright in the sky?

• It emits its own light

• It reflects light from the sun

• It reflects light from the Earth

• It absorbs light from the stars

How long does it take for the moon to complete one orbit around the Earth?

• 365 days

• 30 days

• 29 and a half days

• 12 months

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What is the dividing line between the day and night sides of the moon called?

• Equator

• Meridian

• Terminator

• Horizon

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Which phase of the moon appears completely dark?

• Waxing crescent

• First quarter

• Full moon

• New moon

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What is the phase of the moon when half of it is illuminated?

• Waxing crescent

• First quarter

• Waning gibbous

• Third quarter

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During which phase of the moon can a lunar eclipse occur?

• New moon

• First quarter

• Full moon

• Third quarter

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What is the phase of the moon when it is halfway through its orbit around the Earth?

• Waxing crescent

• First quarter

• Waning gibbous

• Full moon

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What is the phase of the moon when it appears to shrink?

• Waxing crescent

• First quarter

• Waning gibbous

• Third quarter

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What is the phase of the moon when it is three-quarters of the way through its orbit?

• Waxing crescent

• First quarter

• Waning gibbous

• Third quarter

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What is the phase of the moon that comes after the waning crescent?

• Waxing crescent

• First quarter

• Waning gibbous

• New moon

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