Phases of the Moon
Physics ⇒ Earth and Space Physics
Phases of the Moon starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the appearance of the Moon during a waxing gibbous phase.
Describe the difference between waxing and waning phases of the Moon.
Describe what is meant by a 'quarter' Moon.
Describe what you would see in the sky during a New Moon.
During which phase is the entire face of the Moon illuminated as seen from Earth?
Explain the difference between a waxing gibbous and a waning gibbous Moon.
Explain why lunar eclipses do not occur every month.
Explain why the Moon appears to change shape throughout the month.
If the Moon rises at midnight, what phase is it most likely in?
(1) New Moon
(2) First Quarter
(3) Full Moon
(4) Last Quarter
Which of the following best describes a waxing crescent Moon?
(1) The Moon is more than half illuminated and increasing
(2) The Moon is less than half illuminated and increasing
(3) The Moon is less than half illuminated and decreasing
(4) The Moon is completely illuminated
Which of the following best describes the synodic month?
(1) The time it takes for the Moon to orbit the Earth relative to the stars
(2) The time between two successive New Moons
(3) The time it takes for the Earth to orbit the Sun
(4) The time between two solar eclipses
Which of the following best explains why we see different phases of the Moon?
(1) The Moon changes shape
(2) The Moon moves around the Earth, and we see varying portions of its sunlit side
(3) The Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon
(4) The Moon emits its own light
Fill in the blank: The Moon takes about ______ days to complete one revolution around the Earth relative to the stars.
Fill in the blank: The Moon's orbit around the Earth is ______ (shape).
Fill in the blank: The period it takes for the Moon to complete one orbit around the Earth relative to the stars is called the ______ month.
Fill in the blank: The phase of the Moon when it appears to be more than half illuminated but not completely full is called ______.
True or False: A waning Moon means the illuminated portion is decreasing.
True or False: The illuminated portion of the Moon always faces the Sun.
True or False: The Moon's phases are a result of its position relative to the Earth and Sun.
True or False: The Moon's phases are caused by its changing distance from the Earth.
