Lunar phases

During the phases of the Moon, the Moon appears to change shape.  This change in appearance is due to the Moon...

• physically changing size and shape.
• moving closer and then farther away from Earth.
• reflecting a different amount of light due to alignment with Earth and the Sun.
• having craters on its surface.

What part of the moon do we see from Earth?

• all of it
• the same side
• none of it
• only one quarter

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

• 65 days
• 8 days
• 365 days
• 28 days

Name the moon phase

• First Quarter
• Last Quarter
• New Moon
• Full Moon

When the Earth is between the moon and sun, it is most likely a:

• new moon
• full moon
• waxing crescent
• waxing gibbous

Why do we always see the same side of the moon from Earth?

• because the phases change
• because it rotates and revolves at the same rate
• because half of the moon always receives sunlight
• The moon changes positions

What part of the moon do we see from Earth?

• all of it
• the same side
• none of it
• only one quarter

What phase is this?

• Waning Gibbous Moon
• Waxing Gibbous Moon
• Waning Crescent Moon
• Waxing Crescent Moon

What phase is this?

• First Quarter Moon
• Last Quarter Moon
• Waxing Gibbous Moon
• Waning Gibbous Moon

What phase is this?

• Full Moon
• First Quarter Moon
• Last Quarter Moon
• New Moon