Moon Phases

What makes the Moon look bright to us?

• It generates its own light

• It's very close to Earth

• It reflects light from the Sun

• It's covered in glowing material

Why does the Moon have phases?

• Because it moves closer and farther from Earth

• Because it changes shape

• Because of the Earth's shadow

• Because of its orbit around Earth and the angle of sunlight

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Which word describes the orbit of an object around another?

• rotation

• revolution

• axis

• seasons

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What phase is the Moon in when it's opposite the Sun in the sky?

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

• Waning Crescent

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

• 29.5 days

• 30 days

• 28 days

• 31 days

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What do we call the phenomenon when the Earth reflects sunlight onto the Moon, lighting up its dark side?

• Moonlight

• Earthshine

• Sunshine

• Starlight

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What is the correct term for when the Moon appears half lit on its right side?

• Half Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• New Moon

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What happens during a New Moon?

• The Moon is closest to the Sun

• The Moon is fully illuminated

• We can see the entire lit side of the Moon

• We only see the dark, unilluminated half of the Moon

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How many days will after a new moon can a full moon be seen?

• 7 days

• 29.5 days

• 14 days

• 3 days

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What is the Moon made of?

• Cheese

• Rock

• Ice

• Gas

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