Phases of the Moon Quiz

What causes the Moon to have different phases?

• The Moon changes shape.

• The Moon moves closer to the Sun.

• The Moon orbits the Earth.

• The Earth orbits the Sun.

What is moonlight?

• Light from the Moon itself.

• Sunlight bouncing off the Moon's surface.

• Light from the stars.

• Light from the Earth.

What is a "New Moon"?

• When the Moon is fully visible.

• When the Moon is not visible.

• When the Moon is half visible.

• When the Moon is red.

What is the phase of the Moon when it is completely dark and not visible from Earth?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Third Quarter

During which phase is the Moon half-lit and visible from Earth?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Third Quarter

What is the phase of the Moon when it is fully illuminated and visible from Earth?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Third Quarter

What is the term used when the Moon appears to be getting bigger?

• Waning

• Waxing

• New Moon

• Full Moon

What does the verb "describe" mean?

• To tell about something in a way that gives someone else a picture or feeling

• To make a complete trip around a body in space

• To see the moon in different shapes

• To read a part of a whole book

What is an "orbit"?

• A part of a whole

• A complete trip around a body in space

• A way to describe something

• A phase of the moon

What does the noun "phase" refer to?

• A part of a whole

• A complete trip around a body in space

• Different shapes of the moon seen at night

• A way to describe something