Phases of the Moon

The video explains the phases of the moon, which are the apparent changes in the moon's shape as seen from Earth. These phases include the full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, waning crescent, and new moon. The phases are caused by the moon's orbit around Earth, taking about 28 days to complete. As the moon orbits, sunlight reflects off its surface, creating the visible phases. The video clarifies that the moon does not change shape; rather, its position relative to Earth and the Sun causes the phases.

What is the term used to describe the complete cycle of the moon's phases?

• Eclipse cycle

• Moon rotation

• Solar month

• Lunar month

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

• 365 days

• 28 days

• 7 days

• 14 days

What causes the different phases of the moon?

• The moon changing shape

• The Sun's movement

• The moon's orbit around Earth

• The Earth's rotation

When do we see a full moon?

• When the Moon is between the Sun and Earth

• When the Earth is between the Sun and Moon

• When the Sun is between the Earth and Moon

• When the Moon is closest to the Sun

What is the phase called when the moon is not visible from Earth?

• First quarter

• New moon

• Waning gibbous

• Full moon