Predicting Lunar Phases

Based on the information in this table, which moon phase was most likely visible on June 9, 2005?

• Waxing crescent

• Waxing gibbous

• Full moon

• New Moon

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If there was a New Moon on December 30, approximately when would we have our next 1st quarter moon?

• January 14

• January 6

• January 30

• February 30

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If there was a New Moon on December 30, approximately when would we have our next Full moon?

• January 14

• January 6

• January 30

• February 30

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If the last full moon was on April 4th, when can you expect to see the next full moon? 

• April 29th

• July 4th

• May 4th

• September 12th

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Name the phase of the moon that comes AFTER this moon phase.

• full moon

• new moon

• 1st quarter

• 3rd/last quarter

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Which moon phase is shown in this diagram?

• new moon

• first quarter

• full moon

• last quarter/3rd quarter

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How long after a new moon will it take to see another new moon?

• 14 days

• about one month

• 3-4 days

• 7 days

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What is the primary cause of the different phases of the Moon?

• The Earth's shadow on the Moon

• The Moon's rotation on its axis

• The Moon's orbit around the Earth

• The Sun's position relative to the Earth

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If a Full Moon occurs on March 1st, when is the next New Moon likely to occur?

• March 8th

• March 15th

• March 22nd

• March 29th

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Which phase of the Moon is visible when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter

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