Phases and Motions of the Moon AI

Why do we always see the same side of the Moon?

• It's an optical illusion created by Earth's atmosphere

• The Moon rotates too quickly to observe changes

• Due to the Moon's synchronous rotation with its orbit around Earth

• Because the Moon does not rotate

What are the dark regions observed on the near side of the Moon called?

• Craters

• Seas

• Mare

• Highlands

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What phase of the Moon occurs when it is between the Earth and the Sun?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Waxing Gibbous

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During which phase is the entire near side of the Moon illuminated as seen from Earth?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• Third Quarter

• Waxing Crescent

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What is the term for when the Moon appears to grow in illumination?

• Eclipsing

• Waxing

• Waning

• Shrinking

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How long is a synodic month?

• Exactly 30 days

• About 29.5 days

• About 27.3 days

• 31 days

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What is the difference between a sidereal month and a synodic month?

• A sidereal month is longer because it includes the leap year adjustment

• There is no difference; they are the same

• A synodic month is shorter due to the Earth's orbit around the Sun

• A sidereal month is shorter because it's based on the Moon's orbit relative to the stars

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Why does the waning gibbous moon rise late at night?

• Because of the Earth's rotation

• Because it's catching up to the Sun

• Due to the Earth's shadow

• It's moving away from the Sun in its orbit

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What happens during the new moon phase?

• The Moon is closest to the Sun

• The Moon's far side is fully illuminated

• The Moon is furthest from the Sun

• The Moon's near side is in shadow from Earth's perspective

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What does the term 'dark side of the Moon' refer to?

• A concept album by Pink Floyd

• The side of the Moon that faces away from Earth

• The side of the Moon that is always in complete darkness

• The side of the Moon that is not illuminated by the Sun

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