The Moon's Changing Shape

What are the main phases of the moon?

• new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter

• solar eclipse, lunar eclipse, blood moon, supermoon

• half moon, crescent moon, gibbous moon, blue moon

• summer solstice, winter solstice, vernal equinox, autumnal equinox

What is the difference between a waxing moon and a waning moon?

• A waxing moon is when the moon appears to be getting bigger.

• A waning moon is when the moon appears to be getting smaller.

What causes the different phases of the moon?

• The changing angles of the sun, Earth, and moon.

• The rotation of the Earth

• Alien interference

• The moon's mood

Describe the new moon phase.

• The new moon phase is when the moon appears full in the sky.

• The new moon phase is when the moon is completely illuminated by the sun.

• The new moon phase is when the moon is not visible from Earth.

• The new moon phase is when the moon is at its closest distance to Earth.

How long does it take for the moon to go through all its phases?

• 29.5 days

• 10 days

• 7 days

• 15 days

Explain why we see different shapes of the moon from Earth.

• The angle at which sunlight hits its surface changes as the moon orbits the Earth.

• The moon changes its shape on its own

• The moon is made of different materials that cause it to change shape

• The Earth's atmosphere distorts the moon's shape

What is the name of the phase when the entire face of the moon is visible from Earth?

• Half Moon

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• Quarter Moon

What is the name of the phase when only half of the moon is visible from Earth?

• Third Quarter

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

How does the position of the sun, Earth, and moon cause the different phases of the moon?

• The position of the sun, Earth, and moon causes the different phases of the moon.

• The phases of the moon are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis

• The phases of the moon are caused by the gravitational pull of the stars

• The phases of the moon are caused by the rotation of the moon around the sun

Describe the full moon phase.

• The full moon phase occurs when the moon is at its smallest and least visible.

• The full moon phase occurs when the moon is only partially illuminated.

• The full moon phase occurs when the moon is completely illuminated as seen from Earth.

• The full moon phase occurs when the moon disappears from the sky.