Our Moon and its Orbit

Which phase of the moon occurs when the moon is completely illuminated as seen from Earth?

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

• Last Quarter

What is the shape of the moon's orbit around the Earth?

• Circular

• Elliptical

• Triangular

• Rectangular

During which phase is the moon not visible from Earth?

• Waxing Crescent

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• Waning Gibbous

How long does it take for the moon to complete one orbit around the Earth?

• 7 days

• 14 days

• 27-29 days

• 365 days

Compare the waxing crescent and waning crescent phases of the moon.

• Both are visible in the morning sky.

• Both are visible in the evening sky.

• Waxing crescent is visible in the evening, waning crescent in the morning.

• Waxing crescent is visible in the morning, waning crescent in the evening.

If the moon is in the first quarter phase, what will be the next phase?

• Full Moon

• Waxing Gibbous

• Waning Gibbous

• New Moon

Analyze the position of the moon during a lunar eclipse.

• The moon is between the Earth and the Sun.

• The Earth is between the Sun and the moon.

• The Sun is between the Earth and the moon.

• The moon is at the farthest point from the Earth.

Which phase of the moon comes after the full moon?

• Waxing Gibbous

• Waning Gibbous

• First Quarter

• New Moon

Describe the moon's position relative to the Earth and Sun during a new moon.

• The moon is between the Earth and the Sun.

• The Earth is between the Sun and the moon.

• The Sun is between the Earth and the moon.

• The moon is at the farthest point from the Earth.

What is the main reason for the different phases of the moon?

• The moon's rotation on its axis.

• The Earth's rotation on its axis.

• The moon's orbit around the Earth.

• The Earth's orbit around the Sun.