Moon Phases and Earth-Moon Distance

The video tutorial explores the phases of the moon, starting with an introduction to the moon's distance from Earth. It explains the full moon and new moon phases, detailing how the moon's position relative to the Earth and Sun affects its appearance. The tutorial covers the moon's 28-day orbit and the sequence of phases, including waxing and waning crescents and gibbous phases. It concludes with tips to remember the phases, emphasizing the waxing moon growing towards a full moon and the waning moon shrinking towards a new moon.

How many Earths can fit between our planet and the moon?

• 20

• 50

• 10

• 32

What is the position of the Earth during a full moon?

• In front of the Moon

• Between the Sun and the Moon

• Next to the Moon

• Behind the Sun

During which phase is the moon between the Earth and the Sun?

• Waxing Gibbous

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• Half Moon

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

• 30 days

• 28 days

• 365 days

• 14 days

Which phase follows the waxing crescent?

• Full Moon

• Half Moon

• New Moon

• Waxing Gibbous

What is the halfway stage of the moon cycle?

• Waxing Gibbous

• Half Moon

• Full Moon

• New Moon

Which phase comes after the waning gibbous?

• Full Moon

• Waning Crescent

• Half Moon

• Waxing Crescent

What is the phase called when the moon is getting bigger?

• New

• Full

• Waxing

• Waning

What is the phase called when the moon is getting smaller?

• New

• Full

• Waning

• Waxing

What is the trick to remember the waxing and waning phases?

• Waxing is smaller, waning is bigger

• Waxing is bigger, waning is smaller

• Both are the same

• Waxing is darker, waning is brighter