What causes the phases of the moon?

the moon's orbit around the sun

The phase of the moon depends on...

where it is in its orbit around the Earth

where it is in its orbit around the Sun

Why don't we have an eclipse every month?

because the moon's orbit is tilted

because the moon's orbit is not tilted

What is the correct order of moon phases in the lunar cycle from beginning to end?

New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Third Quarter

Third Quarter, New Moon, Full Moon, First Quarter

First Quarter, New Moon, Full Moon, Third Quarter

Full Moon, Third Quarter, First Quarter, New Moon

Moon is increasing and light part appears to be growing

Moon is decreasing and light part appears to be shrinking

What causes the phase of the Moon to change each night?

The alignment between the Earth, Moon, and Sun determines the amount of observable light reflected by the Moon.

The Moon changes its acutal shape throughout the course of the month.

The season of the year determines the phase of the Moon.

The closer the Moon is to Earth, the more light the Moon reflects.

Veronica says that we experience seasons because we are closer to the sun at different times of the year. Is her thinking correct?

No, our seasons are the result of Earth’s tilt affecting the angle of the sun’s rays on different parts of the planet.

Yes, because when we experience summer, it is because we are closer to the sun.

Yes, because every part of Earth experiences the same seasons at the same time, proving that our distance from the sun changes throughout the year.

No, our seasons are the result of Earth’s rotation on its axis, which speeds up in the winter, which is why we have fewer hours of daylight.

Moon Phases

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Why do the Sun and Moon look to be the same size in the sky?

They are the same size.

The Sun is closer to Earth so it looks smaller.

The Moon is closer to Earth so it looks bigger.

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The moon makes its own light.

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False

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The moon reflects the light from the sun.

true

false

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During the phases of the Moon, the Moon appears to change shape. This change in appearance is due to the Moon...

physically changing size and shape.

moving closer and then farther away from Earth.

displaying a different amount of reflected sunlight due to alignment with Earth and the Sun.

having craters on its surface.

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Where is the Moon located in space in the New moon phase?

Between the Earth and Sun

Behind the Earth

Behind the Sun

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Which phase of the moon is this?

Crescent Moon (Waxing crescent)

New

Full

Quarter

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Which phase of the moon is this?

New

Crescent

1st Quarter

Gibbous

Full

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Moon Phases

Why do the Sun and Moon look to be the same size in the sky?

The moon makes its own light.

The moon reflects the light from the sun.

During the phases of the Moon, the Moon appears to change shape. This change in appearance is due to the Moon...

Where is the Moon located in space in the New moon phase?

Which phase of the moon is this?

Which phase of the moon is this?

What do you call it when 3/4 of the Moon appears to be lit by the Sun?

Which moon phase is this?

What is it called when you see less and less of the lighted side of the moon?

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