Fases de la Luna

The video explains the phases of the moon, which are the changing shapes we see from Earth. These phases include the full moon, waning gibbous, waning quarter, waning crescent, and new moon. The cycle is called the lunar month. The moon does not change shape; instead, the phases are due to the moon orbiting Earth and the sunlight reflecting off its surface. When Earth is between the sun and the moon, we see a full moon. As the moon orbits, we see less of its reflected light, leading to different phases. When the moon is between the sun and Earth, it is not visible, known as the new moon.

What is the sequence of the moon's phases starting from a full moon?

• New moon, waxing crescent, waxing quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon

• New moon, waning crescent, waning quarter, waning gibbous, full moon

• Full moon, waning gibbous, waning quarter, waning crescent, new moon

• Full moon, waxing gibbous, waxing quarter, waxing crescent, new moon

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

• Solar month

• Lunar month

• Eclipse cycle

• Moon cycle

What causes the phases of the moon?

• The moon orbiting the Earth

• The sun changing its position

• The Earth orbiting the moon

• The moon changing its shape

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

• 30 days

• 29 days

• 28 days

• 31 days

Why do we see a full moon when the Earth is between the sun and the moon?

• The moon is at its highest point in the sky

• The moon is closer to the sun

• The sun is directly above the moon

• The side of the moon reflecting sunlight faces the Earth