Moon Phases

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between a crescent moon and a gibbous moon?

• A crescent moon is less than half illuminated, while a gibbous moon is more than half illuminated.

• A crescent moon is always full, while a gibbous moon is always new.

• A crescent moon is only visible during the day, while a gibbous moon is only visible at night.

• A crescent moon is red, while a gibbous moon is blue.

Multiple Choice

Which phase of the Moon is described as having a thin and curved lit portion?

• Crescent Moon

• Gibbous Moon

• Quarter Moon

• Full Moon

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true about the Quarter Moon?

• It looks half full but is called a quarter moon because only 1/4th of the actual Moon is visible.

• The Quarter Moon is when the Moon is completely dark.

• The Quarter Moon is when the Moon is fully illuminated.

• The Quarter Moon is only seen during the day.

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between a Full Moon and a Gibbous Moon?

• A Full Moon is completely illuminated, while a Gibbous Moon is more than half but not fully illuminated.

• A Full Moon is less bright than a Gibbous Moon.

• A Gibbous Moon is completely dark.

• A Full Moon is only visible during the day.

Multiple Choice

What is a New Moon?

• When the Moon does not appear illuminated by the sun

• When the Moon is fully illuminated

• When the left side of the Moon is lit

• When the right side of the Moon is lit

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the Moon's phases are correct?

• Waning is when the Moon appears to get smaller

• Waxing is when the Moon appears to get bigger

• The Moon is waxing when the left side is lit

• The Moon is waning when the right side is lit

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the moon phase when the moon is not lit at all?

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• Waning Crescent

• First Quarter

Multiple Choice

Appearance: Lit on left side, Shape: Crescent = Moon Phase: ___ Crescent

• Waning
• Waxing

Open Ended

Describe the difference between a waxing crescent and a waning crescent moon phase.

Multiple Choice

Appearance: Fully lit = Moon Phase: ___ Moon

• Full
• New

• Gibbous

• Whole

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the appearance of a Full Moon?

• Fully lit

• Not lit at all

• Lit on left side

• Crescent shape

Multiple Choice

Moon Phase: __ quarter

• 3rd
• 1st

• 2nd

• 4th

Multiple Choice

Moon Phase: ____ Gibbous

• Waning
• waxing

Open Ended

What is the difference in appearance between a waning gibbous and a waxing gibbous moon?

Multiple Choice

What is the moon phase?

• waning crescent

• waxing crescent

• waning gibbous

• waxing gibbous

Multiple Choice

What is the moon phase?

• waning crescent

• waxing crescent

• waning gibbous

• waxing gibbous

Multiple Choice

What are the two main types of moon shapes shown in the images?

• Crescent and Gibbous

• Full and New

• Half and Quarter

• Oval and Round