Understanding Moon Phases

The video tutorial explains how to identify the phase of the Moon by observing the position of the light relative to the shadow. If the light is on the right, the Moon is waxing, progressing through waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, and then full moon. If the light is on the left, the Moon is waning, moving through waning gibbous, third quarter, waning crescent, and finally new moon.

What is the key factor in determining the phase of the Moon according to the trick mentioned?

• The color of the Moon

• The position of the light relative to the shadow

• The size of the Moon

• The time of day

Which phase comes after the waxing crescent?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• Third Quarter

• First Quarter

What is the sequence of phases during the waxing period?

• Waning Crescent, Third Quarter, Waning Gibbous

• Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter

• First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon

• New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter

If the light is on the left of the shadow, what phase is the Moon in?

• Full Moon

• Waxing

• New Moon

• Waning

Which phase follows the waning gibbous?

• Third Quarter

• Waning Crescent

• First Quarter

• Full Moon