Exploring the Phases of the Moon

The video tutorial introduces the lunar cycle, explaining why the moon appears differently each night. It covers the moon's shape, its orbit around Earth, and the influence of the sun. The tutorial details the eight phases of the moon, including new moon, crescent, gibbous, and full moon. Interactive quizzes help viewers identify these phases. A project encourages students to observe and document the lunar cycle over 29 days.

What is the main focus of the lunar cycle show?

• The formation of galaxies

• The movement of planets

• The phases of the moon

• The appearance of stars

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Why does the moon look different on different nights?

• Because it changes color

• Due to the sun and Earth's positions

• Because of its changing shape

• Due to its distance from Earth

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What shape does the moon always have?

• Triangular

• Flat

• Spherical

• Oval

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What is a crescent moon?

• When the moon is not visible

• When more than half of the moon is lit

• When less than half of the moon is lit

• When the moon is fully lit

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What is a gibbous moon?

• When the moon is not visible

• When more than half of the moon is lit

• When the moon is fully lit

• When less than half of the moon is lit

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During which phase is the moon not visible from Earth?

• New moon

• First quarter

• Waning crescent

• Full moon

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What happens during the waxing crescent phase?

• The moon is fully lit

• The moon is not visible

• The moon is shrinking

• A small part of the moon is lit

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Which phase comes just before the full moon?

• First quarter

• Waning crescent

• Third quarter

• Waxing gibbous

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What does the waning gibbous moon look like?

• A full circle

• Not visible

• A shrinking circle

• A small crescent

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What should you do to observe the lunar cycle for 29 days?

• Take photos of the moon

• Write the date and draw the moon

• Record the moon's color

• Measure the moon's size

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