Exploring the Phases of the Moon

The video tutorial explores the eight phases of the moon, explaining each phase's appearance and significance. It begins with the new moon, progresses through waxing phases like the waxing crescent and first quarter, reaches the full moon, and then covers the waning phases, including the waning gibbous and last quarter. The tutorial concludes with a review and an interactive game to reinforce learning.

What does the term 'waxing' mean in relation to the moon?

• Changing color

• Growing

• Disappearing

• Shrinking

During which phase is the moon completely invisible from Earth?

• First Quarter

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• Waxing Crescent

What is the second phase of the moon called?

• Waning Crescent

• First Quarter

• Waxing Gibbous

• Waxing Crescent

Which side of the moon is lit during a Waxing Crescent in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Right

• Bottom

• Left

• Top

Why is the First Quarter moon called 'First Quarter'?

• Because it is one-fourth of the way through the lunar cycle

• Because it is one-fourth lit

• Because it is the first phase

• Because it is the first time the moon is visible

What phase comes after the Waxing Gibbous?

• First Quarter

• New Moon

• Waning Gibbous

• Full Moon

What does the term 'waning' mean in relation to the moon?

• Changing color

• Shrinking

• Growing

• Disappearing

Which side of the moon is lit during a Waning Gibbous in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Bottom

• Left

• Top

• Right

What is the last phase of the moon before the cycle starts over?

• Waxing Crescent

• New Moon

• Waning Crescent

• Last Quarter

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

• One day

• One week

• One month

• One year