Phases of the Moon

How many main phases does the moon have?

• Four

• Eight

• Six

• Ten

What is the first phase of the moon called?

• Waning gibbous

• Full moon

• New moon

• Waxing crescent

During which phase is less than half of the moon lit and growing?

• First quarter

• Waxing crescent

• Waning crescent

• New moon

What does a first quarter moon signify in the lunar cycle?

• One quarter through the cycle

• Three quarters through the cycle

• Halfway through the cycle

• End of the cycle

What is the phase called when the moon is more than half-lit but not fully?

• Waning gibbous

• Waxing gibbous

• Full moon

• First quarter

What happens to the moon after it is fully lit?

• It starts waning

• It disappears

• It remains full

• It starts waxing

Which phase follows the full moon as the moon starts to appear smaller?

• New moon

• Waxing crescent

• Waning crescent

• Waning gibbous

What does the last quarter moon indicate about the lunar cycle?

• End of the cycle

• Middle of the cycle

• Beginning of the cycle

• Three quarters through the cycle

Which side is a waning crescent lit on if observed from the Northern Hemisphere?

• Not lit at all

• Both sides

• Left side

• Right side

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

• One week

• Two weeks

• Six months

• One month