Lunar Phases

Name (First & Last)

Period

• 3rd Period

• 6th Period

• 8th Period

Which phase of the moon occurs when the moon is between the Earth and the Sun?

• Full Moon
• New Moon
• First Quarter
• Last Quarter

2. Why do we see different phases of the moon?

• Because the moon changes shape.
• Because the moon has its own light.
• Because the moon reflects light from the Sun.
• Because the Earth blocks the sun's light.

3. What phase is the moon in when it is fully illuminated as seen from Earth?

• New Moon
• Full Moon
• Waxing Crescent
• Waning Crescent

4. Refer to the diagram. Which phase follows the waxing gibbous?

• Full Moon
• Waning Gibbous
• First Quarter
• New Moon

What causes a lunar eclipse?

• The moon passing between the Earth and the Sun.
• The Earth passing between the Sun and the moon.
• The Sun passing between the Earth and the moon.
• The moon's shadow falling on the Earth.

During which phase can a solar eclipse occur?

• New Moon
• Full Moon
• First Quarter
• Third Quarter

Which of the following best describes the waxing crescent moon?

• The moon is more than half illuminated and growing.
• The moon is less than half illuminated and growing.
• The moon is more than half illuminated and shrinking.
• The moon is completely dark.

Referring to the diagram above, which position represents the first quarter moon?

• Position A
• Position B
• Position C
• Position D