Moon Phase Practice

Front

The moon takes one month to revolve around _____?

Back

The Earth.

Front

What fraction of the moon can see the Sun at one time?

Back

One half (1/2).

Front

The moon takes _____ to revolve around the Earth?

Back

One Month.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when it is completely illuminated?

Back

Full Moon.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when it is not visible from Earth?

Back

New Moon.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when half of the moon is illuminated?

Back

Quarter Moon.

Front

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

Back

About 29.5 days.

Front

What causes the different phases of the moon?

Back

The position of the moon relative to the Earth and the Sun.

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the moon to rotate once on its axis?

Back

Synchronous rotation (about 27.3 days).

Front

What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

When the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, blocking sunlight from reaching the Moon.