Moon phases

What causes the moon to appear differently each night?

• The moon changes its shape.

• The Earth's shadow on the moon.

• The moon's orbit around Earth.

• The sun's movement.

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How long does it take for the moon to orbit the Earth?

• 24 hours

• 7 days

• 365 days

• 29.5 days

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Why does the moon appear to shine?

• It's on fire.

• It's covered in reflective materials.

• It reflects sunlight.

• It generates its own light.

When can a solar eclipse occur?

• First quarter

• New moon

• Full moon

• Last quarter

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What is the term used to describe the moon getting bigger?

• Waning

• Waxing

• Diminishing

• Expanding

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What does 'gibbous' mean?

• Humped

• Shrinking

• Half

• Growing

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When is the only time a lunar eclipse can happen?

• New moon

• First quarter

• Last quarter

• Full moon

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What phase comes after the full moon?

• Waxing gibbous

• Waning gibbous

• New moon

• First quarter

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What does 'waning' mean?

• Changing color

• Getting smaller

• Getting larger

• Getting brighter

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How often does the moon complete its cycle of phases?

• Every year

• Every month

• Every day

• Every week

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