Phases of the Moon Quiz

What is the phase of the moon when it is completely shaded from the Earth's perspective?

• Waxing Crescent

• Waning Gibbous

• New Moon

• Full Moon

In which phase does the moon appear as a small sliver of light on the right side?

• Waning Crescent

• Full Moon

• Waxing Crescent

• First Quarter

What is the phase called when the moon is half illuminated and half dark?

• First Quarter

• Waxing Gibbous

• New Moon

• Waning Gibbous

Which phase occurs when more than half of the moon is illuminated but it is not yet full?

• Waxing Gibbous

• Waning Crescent

• New Moon

• First Quarter

How long does it take for the moon to complete a full cycle of phases?

• 28 days

• 21 days

• 14 days

• 7 days