Exploring the Phases of the Moon

The video tutorial explores the different phases of the moon, including new moon, waxing crescent, full moon, and waning phases. It discusses solar and lunar eclipses, the gravitational effects of the sun and earth on the moon, and how these celestial bodies interact. The tutorial also highlights the changes in the moon's appearance during its orbit and the impact of these changes on the earth.

What celestial body is being discussed in the introduction?

• Venus

• Mars

• The Sun

• The Moon

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What phase comes after the new moon?

• First Quarter

• Waning Gibbous

• Waxing Crescent

• Full Moon

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During which phase is the moon a quarter of the way through its cycle?

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

• New Moon

• Last Quarter

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What is the phase called when the moon is more than half illuminated but not yet full?

• First Quarter

• Waxing Gibbous

• Waning Crescent

• Waxing Crescent

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What should you do when you see the waxing gibbous phase?

• Take a photo

• Hide indoors

• Tell your friends

• Ignore it

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What happens during the third quarter phase?

• The left half of the moon is illuminated

• The right half of the moon is illuminated

• The moon is full

• The moon is completely dark

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What force keeps the moon in its orbit?

• Gravity

• Electricity

• Wind

• Magnetism

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