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 the Last Quarter phase.
Describe the difference between waxing and waning phases of the Moon.
Describe what happens to the visible part of the Moon during the waxing phases.
Describe what you would see in the sky during a New Moon.
Explain what is meant by a 'gibbous' Moon.
Explain why a Full Moon is so bright in the night sky.
If you see a thin crescent Moon just after sunset, which phase is it most likely? (1) Waxing Crescent (2) Waning Crescent (3) Full Moon (4) Last Quarter
Imagine you observe the Moon for several nights and notice that it appears to grow from a thin crescent to a full circle. Explain the scientific reason for this change in appearance.
How long does it take for the Moon to complete one cycle of phases? (1) About 7 days (2) About 14 days (3) About 29.5 days (4) About 365 days
How many main phases does the Moon have? (1) 2 (2) 4 (3) 6 (4) 8
If today is a Full Moon, what phase will come next? (1) Waxing Gibbous (2) Waning Gibbous (3) First Quarter (4) New Moon
If you see a thin crescent Moon just after sunset, which phase is it most likely? (1) Waxing Crescent (2) Waning Crescent (3) Full Moon (4) Last Quarter
The phase after the Full Moon is called the ________ Gibbous.
The phase after the Last Quarter is called the ________ Crescent.
The phase of the Moon that comes after the New Moon is called the ________ Crescent.
The phase of the Moon when only a small part on the left is lit and decreasing is called the ________ Crescent.
True or False: A Waxing Crescent Moon comes before the First Quarter Moon.
True or False: The Moon produces its own light.
True or False: The Moon takes about one month to complete all its phases.
True or False: The Moon's phases are caused by Earth's shadow.
