Moon and Eclipse

How much of the moon is usually illuminated by the sun?

• 10%
• 25%
• 50%
• 100%

If the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, what phase is the moon?

• New Moon
• Half Moon
• Full Moon
• Gibbous Moon

If the Moon is on the opposite side of the Earth compared to the Sun, what phase of the moon is it?

• New Moon
• Half Moon
• Full Moon
• Gibbous Moon

If the moon is mostly full, but not full, what is this known as?

• Crescent Moon
• Full Moon
• New Moon
• Gibbous Moon

If the moon is bright on the right side of the moon, is it waxing or waning?

• Waxing
• Waning

In a solar eclipse what is the phase of the moon?

• New Moon
• Full Moon
• Crescent Moon
• Gibbous Moon

On average how many years does it take to see a solar eclipse from the SAME SPOT on Earth?

• 0.5 years
• 2 years
• 215 years
• 375 years

What color does the moon change to during a lunar eclipse?

• Black
• Red
• Blue
• White

Why do we not have a solar nor lunar eclipse every month?

• Tilt of the Earth
• The tilt of the Moon's orbit
• Phase of the Moon
• Sun spots

What phase of the moon is this?

• Waxing Gibbous
• Waning Gibbous
• First Quarter
• Waning Crescent