Phases of the Moon Quiz

What is the phase of the Moon called when it is completely illuminated as seen from Earth?

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

• Last Quarter

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During which phase is the Moon not visible from Earth?

• Waxing Crescent

• New Moon

• Waning Gibbous

• Full Moon

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What does the term "waxing" refer to in the context of the Moon's phases?

• The Moon is getting smaller

• The Moon is getting larger

• The Moon is stationary

• The Moon is full

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Which phase follows the first quarter of the Moon?

• Waxing Crescent

• Waning Crescent

• Waxing Gibbous

• Waning Gibbous

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What is the significance of the term "waning" in relation to the Moon's phases?

• The Moon is increasing in size

• The Moon is decreasing in size

• The Moon is at its largest

• The Moon is at its smallest

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Which phase of the Moon occurs when the left half is illuminated and the right half is dark?

• First Quarter

• Last Quarter

• Full Moon

• New Moon

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

• 7 days

• 14 days

• 27.3 days

• 365 days

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Which phase of the Moon is characterized by a thin sliver of light on the right side?

• Waxing Crescent

• Waning Crescent

• Waxing Gibbous

• Waning Gibbous

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What is the phase of the Moon called when more than half but not all of the Moon is illuminated?

• Crescent

• Gibbous

• Quarter

• New

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Which of the following diagrams best represents the position of the Sun, Earth, and Moon during a full moon?

• Sun - Earth - Moon

• Sun - Moon - Earth

• Earth - Sun - Moon

• Moon - Sun - Earth

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