Moon phases and eclipses

Why is there a dark side of the moon?

• Because the moon does not rotate

• Because the moon does not change position around the Earth

• Because the moon rotates and revolves at about the same speed.

• There is no dark side of the moon.

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About how long does it take for the moon to go through each one of its phases?

• about a day

• about a week

• about a month

• about a year

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Which moon phase is shown in this picture?

• New moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Third Quarter

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Which moon phase is shown in this picture?

• new moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Third Quarter

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Which moon phase is shown in this picture?

• New moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Third Quarter

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Between the new moon and the full moon the moon appears to be getting bigger, this is called

• waxing

• waning

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Between the full moon and the new moon, the moon appears to be shrinking, this is called

• waxing

• Waning

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The moon appears to go through phases becuase

• the moon's shape actually changes during the month

• The moon changes position around the Earth

• The moon does not rotate

• The moon changes direction

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Which eclipse type is this?

• solar

• lunar

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Which type of eclipse is in this picture

• Solar Eclipse

• Lunar Eclipse

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