Phases of the Moon

Which phase should you expect to come after a full moon?

• Waning gibbous

• Waxing gibbous

• First quarter

• Waxing crescent

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The moon creates its own light.

• True

• False

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What is the difference between waxing and waning?

• Waxing is when the moon is completely dark and waning is when the moon is completely lit.

• Waxing is when the moon appears to be getting smaller, while waning is when the moon appears to be getting bigger.

• Waxing is when the moon is completely lit and waning is when the moon is completely dark.

• Waxing is when the moon appears to be getting bigger, while waning is when the moon appears to be getting smaller.

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There are 8 different phases of the moon.

• True

• False

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. What is a lunar eclipse?

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Which phase of the moon is completely dark with the right crescent being lit?

• Waxing crescent

• Waning crescent

• Full moon

• Waning gibbous

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Which of the following is not a phase of the moon?

• New moon

• Old moon

• Waning crescent

• Waxing gibbous

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How is a first quarter moon different from a last quarter moon?

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A solar eclipse can be seen from anywhere on Earth.

• True

• False

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How is a lunar calendar different from a standard calendar?

• A lunar month has less days than a standard month

• A lunar month has more days than a standard month.

• A lunar year has more months than a standard year

• The calendars are the same.

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