Phases of the Moon

What is a Full Moon?

• A phase of the Moon when it is fully illuminated and visible from Earth.

• A phase of the Moon when it is completely dark and not visible.

• A phase of the Moon when it is closest to the Earth.

• A phase of the Moon when it appears as a crescent.

How long does it take for the Moon to complete its phases?

• 28 days

• 29.5 days

• 30 days

• 31 days

What is a First Quarter Moon?

• A phase when the Moon is completely dark.

• A phase when half of the Moon is illuminated and visible from Earth, occurring about a week after the New Moon.

• A phase when the Moon is fully illuminated.

• A phase when the Moon is only visible during the day.

What is a Waning Moon?

• A Waning Moon refers to the phases of the Moon when it appears to be increasing in size.

• A Waning Moon refers to the phases of the Moon when it appears to be decreasing in size, meaning less of its surface is illuminated by the Sun.

• A Waning Moon is when the Moon is completely dark and not visible.

• A Waning Moon occurs when the Moon is full and bright.

How much of the Moon is always illuminated?

• One quarter of the Moon is always illuminated by the Sun.

• Half of the Moon is always illuminated by the Sun; it's just not always facing Earth.

• The entire Moon is always illuminated by the Sun.

• One third of the Moon is always illuminated by the Sun.

What is the difference between Waxing and Waning?

• Waxing refers to the Moon increasing in illumination, while Waning refers to it decreasing.

• Waxing is when the Moon is full, and Waning is when it is new.

• Waxing refers to the Moon's orbit around the Earth, while Waning refers to its distance from the Earth.

• Waxing is the phase when the Moon is invisible, and Waning is when it is visible.

What is a Waxing Moon?

• A Waxing Moon is when the Moon appears to be decreasing in size.

• A Waxing Moon refers to the phases of the Moon when it appears to be increasing in size, meaning more of its surface is illuminated by the Sun.

• A Waxing Moon occurs when the Moon is completely dark and not visible.

• A Waxing Moon is a phase where the Moon is fully illuminated and appears as a full moon.

Why do we see different phases of the Moon?

• Because the Moon changes shape due to atmospheric conditions.

• Due to the relative positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun, which change as the Moon orbits the Earth.

• The Moon is made of different materials that reflect light differently.

• Because the Earth rotates on its axis, affecting our view of the Moon.

What is a Third Quarter Moon?

• A phase when the Moon is completely dark.

• A phase when the opposite half of the Moon is illuminated compared to the First Quarter, also known as the Last Quarter.

• A phase when the Moon appears as a full circle.

• A phase when the Moon is only partially illuminated.

What is a Crescent Moon?

• A phase where the Moon is fully illuminated.

• A phase where more than half of the Moon is illuminated.

• A phase where less than half of the Moon is illuminated, appearing as a thin sliver.

• A phase where the Moon is not visible at all.