Moon Phases and Eclipses

Front

Which number is a waxing gibbous moon? Options: 2, 4, 5, 8

Back

4

Front

What is the main reason the Moon can be seen from Earth?

Back

The Moon reflects sunlight.

Front

Which statement best explains why the same side of the Moon always faces Earth?

Back

The Moon revolves around Earth and rotates in about the same amount of time.

Front

At which position in the Moon’s orbit can all of the Moon’s lighted side be seen from Earth? Options: A, B, C, D

Back

D

Front

Position to observe a 1st quarter moon from Earth? Options: A, B, C, D

Back

C

Front

Which number is a waxing gibbous moon? Options: 2, 4, 5, 8

Back

4

Front

Which number shows a waning crescent moon? Options: 2, 4, 6, 8

Back

8

Front

Moonlight decreases during _________phases.

Back

waning

Front

Moonlight increases during ________phases.

Back

waxing

Front

About how long does it take the moon to make one complete cycle around the earth?

Back

28 days