How the Moon Seems to Change 3rd Grade ReadyGen

What causes the Moon to look different on different nights?

• The Moon changes its shape

• Clouds cover parts of the Moon

• The Earth's shadow on the Moon

• We see different parts of the lit Moon

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

• One day

• One week

• About one month

• One year

What is the phase called when we can see the entire lit side of the Moon?

• New Moon

• Crescent Moon

• Full Moon

• Half Moon

During which phase is the Moon not visible in the night sky?

• Waxing Gibbous

• Waning Gibbous

• First Quarter

• New Moon

What does "waxing" mean when we talk about Moon phases?

• The Moon is getting smaller

• The Moon is getting bigger

• The Moon is full

• The Moon is not visible

Which phase comes right after the New Moon?

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter

• Waxing Crescent

• Waning Crescent

How many main phases does the Moon have?

• Four

• Six

• Eight

• Ten

What shape is the Moon during the "First Quarter" phase?

• Fully round

• Half circle

• Thin crescent

• Three-quarter circle

Which statement is true about the Moon's light?

• The Moon produces its own light

• The Moon reflects light from the Sun

• The Moon reflects light from the Earth

• The Moon doesn't have any light

What do we call it when the Moon completely blocks the Sun?

• Lunar eclipse

• Solar eclipse

• Full Moon

• New Moon