Eclipses and Moon Phases Review

A solar eclipse only happens during a _______ moon.

• New

• Full

• Crescent

• Gibbous

In order to have an eclipse, the Moon, Sun, and Earth have to be?

• In a line

• In a triangle

• In a square

• In a circle

A lunar eclipse only occurs during which moon phase?

• New moon

• Full moon

• First quarter

• Last quarter

What is the darkest inner part of the shadow cone called, where a total eclipse can be viewed?

• Umbra

• Penumbra

• Antumbra

• Shadow

As the moon's shape appears to get smaller, we say that the moon is ________.

• Waxing

• Waning

As the moon's shape appears to get larger, we say that the moon is ________.

• Waning

• Waxing

How much of the moon is always lit?

• Half

• One quarter

• Three quarters

• None

How many phases does the moon go through?

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 28

What moon phase comes after the 3rd quarter moon phase?

• New moon

• Full moon

• Waxing crescent

• Waning crescent

What is a solar eclipse?

• When the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon

• When the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth

• When the Sun comes between the Earth and the Moon

• When the Moon is full

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