Moon Phases and Eclipses

Which phase of the moon is shown in the image?

• waxing crescent

• waning gibbous

• waning crescent

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A toe-nail shaped appearance of the moon's lit surface. Less than half looks lit.

• crescent

• gibbous

• new moon

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Over half of the moon's surface appears to be lit.

• crescent

• gibbous

• new moon

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A solar eclipse can only occur during this phase where none of the moon appears to be lit.

• crescent

• gibbous

• new moon

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A lunar eclipse can only occur during this phase where all of the moon appears to be lit.

• gibbous

• new moon

• full moon

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The 8 different “appearances” of the moon due to its changing position around Earth.

• phases

• waning

• gibbous

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Which statement best explains why the moon appears to shine in the night sky?

• The moon produces its own light.

• The moon reflects the sun’s light.

• The moon reflects the Earth’s light.

Cheryl, Leigh, and Whitney have been observing the moon for several days in order to watch its phases change. Tonight, they see a full moon. Which phase will they see next?

• third quarter

• new moon

• waning gibbous

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What is an eclipse?

• The total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another.

• The darkest shadow region that is formed when light is completely blocked.

• The partial shadow region that is formed when light is only partially blocked.

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When the moon's lit surface appears to be growing larger. (light is on the RIGHT)

• waxing

• waning

• umbra

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