Moon Phases Review

What phase of the moon occurs after a waxing gibbous?

• 1st quarter

• new moon

• full moon

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How often can we observe a waxing crescent from earth?

• once a month

• every week

• once a year

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How often can we observe a full moon?

• once a year

• every week

• once a month

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About how many days will pass from a first quarter moon to a third quarter moon?

• 7

• 14

• 21

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About how many days will pass between a waning gibbous and a waxing gibbous?

• 7

• 14

• 21

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If you observe a full moon on September 25, then approximately when will you see another full moon?

• November 1

• October 3

• October 25

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What moon phase occurs about 14 days after a new moon?

• full moon

• 1st quarter

• waxing gibbous

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How long does it take the moon to revolve around earth?

• 10 days

• 30 days

• 60 days

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How many times does the moon rotate on its axis in one month?

• 1

• 2

• 3

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What is the correct order of the lunar cycle?

• full moon, last quarter, 1st quarter, new moon

• new moon, 1st quarter, full moon, last quarter

• 1st quarter, new moon, last quarter, full moon

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