Moon Phases and Eclipses

Which statement best shows why the Moon seems to be producing light?

• The Moon is making its own light.
• The Moon is reflecting light from Earth.
• The Moon is reflecting light from the Sun.
• The Moon goes through eight phases.

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What is the phase of the moon during a solar eclipse?

• Full Moon
• New Moon
• First Quarter
• A solar eclipse can happen any time

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Identify the moon phase

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Identify the moon phase

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

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Approximately how long does it take for the moon to revolve around the Earth?

• One day
• One week
• One month
• One year

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Name the moon phase

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

In order to have an eclipse, the Moon, Sun and Earth have to be?

• Below each other

• Above each other

• Lined up exactly

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Name the eclipse.

• solar eclipse

• lunar eclipse

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A lunar eclipse only occurs during which moon phase?

• New Moon
• 3rd Quarter
• Full Moon
• 1st Quarter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Name the moon phase

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

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