The Sun, Moon, & Earth Test

Front

What causes the phases of the Moon?

Back

The relative positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun

Front

Which phase occurs when the Moon is not visible from Earth?

Back

New Moon

Front

When half of the Moon’s surface is illuminated and visible, the phase is called:

Back

Quarter Moon

Front

A waxing crescent occurs: Before a New Moon, After a Full Moon, After a New Moon, Before a Quarter Moon

Back

After a New Moon

Front

What phase follows a Full Moon?

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

During a waxing gibbous phase, the Moon is:

Back

More than half illuminated and increasing

Front

The cycle of Moon phases lasts approximately:

Back

29.5 days

Front

Which phase appears just before a New Moon?

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

A solar eclipse occurs when: The Moon passes between the Earth and Sun

Back

The Moon passes between the Earth and Sun

Front

What is the alignment during a lunar eclipse?

Back

Sun, Earth, Moon