Exploring Moon Phases Quiz

What is the first phase of the moon cycle called?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Last Quarter

During which phase is the moon completely seen from Earth?

• New Moon

• Waxing Crescent

• Full Moon

• Waning Gibbous

Which phase comes after the New Moon?

• Waxing Crescent

• Waning Crescent

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

What is the phase called when half of the moon is illuminated and it is increasing in illumination?

• Last Quarter

• First Quarter

• Waxing Gibbous

• Waning Gibbous

Which phase occurs when the moon is more than half lit up but not full?

• Waxing Crescent

• Waning Crescent

• Waxing Gibbous

• Last Quarter

What is the phase called when the moon is decreasing in illumination and more than half of it is visible?

• Waxing Gibbous

• Waning Gibbous

• First Quarter

• New Moon

Which phase comes right before the New Moon?

• Waxing Crescent

• Waning Crescent

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

How many main phases are there in the moon cycle?

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 10