Moon Phases Quiz

What determines the phase of the moon as seen from Earth?

• The moon's own light

• The position of the sun and the moon

• The Earth's shadow on the moon

• The distance of the moon from Earth

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What is the phase of the Moon called when it appears fully illuminated from Earth?

• First Quarter

• New Moon

• Waxing Gibbous

• Full Moon

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How many main phases does the Moon have?

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 10

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Which phase of the Moon is shown on the image?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Waning Crescent

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What is the phenomenon depicted in the images called?

• Solar eclipse

• Lunar eclipse

• Moon phases

• Seasons change

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How long it takes to the moon to show the full cycle?

• 1 year

• Approximately a month

• 2 weeks

• One week

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