Moon Phases

In which direction does the Moon REVOLVE around the Earth?

• clockwise

• counter clockwise

• some times it changes direction

• it doesn't revolve

When the moon is in between the earth and the sun it is a...

• New Moon
• Full Moon
• First Quarter
• Third Quarter

Name the moon phase in the picture.

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

Name the moon phase in the picture.

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

Why does the moon appear to change shape?

• The Moon changes its actual shape throughout the course of the month.
• As the Moon changes position, different amount of the dayside are visible from Earth.
• The season of the year determines the phase of the Moon.
• The closer the Moon is to Earth, the more light the Moon reflects.

Which moon phase is a waning crescent?

• A
• B
• C
• D

What does the term WAXING mean?

• increasing light
• Becoming shiny
• Losing light
• Moving away

As the moon's illumination DECREASES, we say that the moon is _.

• swelling

• waxing

• waning

• disappearing

Does this picture represent a waxing or waning moon?

• waxing, because the light is increasing
• waning, because the light is decreasing
• waxing, because the light is decreasing
• waning, because the light is increasing

How many days does it take for the moon to complete a full lunar cycle?

• 27
• 29.5
• 28
• 20