Exploring the Phases of the Moon

The video explores the phases of the moon, explaining how the moon's appearance changes due to its position relative to the Earth and the Sun. It clarifies that the moonlight is actually sunlight reflected off the moon's surface. The video details the lunar cycle, from the new moon to the full moon and back, describing each phase and its characteristics. It also provides interesting facts about the terms 'waxing', 'waning', and 'gibbous'.

What creates the illusion of the moon changing its shape?

• The moon's own light

• Stars illuminating the moon

• The earth's shadow

• The sun's light reflecting off the moon

What is the term used to describe the moon's cycle from new moon to full moon and back?

• Lunar cycle

• Orbital rotation

• Lunar eclipse

• Solar cycle

What phase does the moon enter immediately after the new moon?

• Full moon

• First quarter

• Waning gibbous

• Waxing crescent

During which phase is half of the moon's surface illuminated and visible from Earth?

• Full moon

• First quarter

• New moon

• Last quarter

What is the moon phase called when the entire side facing Earth is illuminated?

• Waning crescent

• Full moon

• Waxing gibbous

• New moon

What happens during the waning gibbous phase?

• The moon appears fully illuminated

• The moon gets brighter

• The moon starts to appear less illuminated

• The moon disappears completely

How long does it take for the moon to complete its lunar cycle?

• About 15 days

• About 365 days

• About 7 days

• About 29.5 days

What does the term 'waxing' in moon phases refer to?

• The moon getting smaller

• The moon getting larger

• The moon entering a new cycle

• The moon emitting its own light

What does 'gibbous' mean?

• Half-lit

• Shrinking

• Swollen or convex

• Disappearing

What is the significance of the moon's phases?

• They affect the ocean's tides

• They influence the sun's light

• They change the Earth's orbit

• They cause solar eclipses