Phases of the Moon

Which of the following best describes a phase of the moon?

• The distance between the Earth and the moon

• The shape of the moon as seen from Earth

• The rotation speed of the moon

• The time it takes for the moon to orbit the Earth

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When the moon appears as a thin crescent, it is in the phase called:

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During which phase does the moon appear as a complete circle?

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What is the phase of the moon when only a small sliver is visible?

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The phase of the moon that occurs between the first quarter and the full moon is called:

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During a lunar eclipse, the Earth casts a shadow on the:

• Sun

• Moon

• Mars

• Venus

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Which phase of the moon is visible during a solar eclipse?

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When the moon is in the third quarter phase, how much of the moon's surface is lit?

• none

• one-half

• one-fourth

• three-fourths

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How long does it take for the moon to go through all its phases?

• 7 days

• 14 days

• 28 days

• 365 days

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When the moon is waxing, it means that:

• It is getting smaller

• It is getting larger

• It is not visible

• It is in a different orbit

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