Moon Phases Quiz

What is the main reason the moon appears bright in the sky?

• It absorbs light from the stars

• It reflects light from the sun

• It reflects light from the Earth

• It emits its own light

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

• 30 days

• 29.5 days

• 1 year

• 365 days

What is the dividing line between the day and night sides of the moon called?

• Horizon

• Terminator

• Meridian

• Equator

During which phase of the moon is a solar eclipse possible?

• Waning crescent

• Full moon

• First quarter

• New moon

What phase of the moon is sometimes referred to as the half moon?

• First quarter

• Waxing gibbous

• Third quarter

• Waning crescent

When does a lunar eclipse occur?

• Waning crescent

• First quarter

• New moon

• Full moon

What does the term 'gibbous' mean in relation to the moon phases?

• Half

• Full

• Growing

• Shrinking

At what phase of the moon is the moon halfway through its orbit around the Earth?

• Third quarter

• Full moon

• Waxing gibbous

• First quarter

What phase of the moon is visible all night and rises at sunset?

• Third quarter

• New moon

• Full moon

• First quarter

What is the next phase of the moon after the waning crescent?

• New moon

• First quarter

• Full moon

• Waxing gibbous