Moon Phases

How would you describe a full moon?

• A full moon is when only half of the moon is visible from Earth.

• A full moon is when the moon disappears completely from view.

• A full moon is when the entire face of the moon is visible from Earth, appearing as a complete circle.

• A full moon is when the moon appears as a small dot in the sky.

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What moon phase occurs about 7 days after a full moon?

• new moon

• waning gibbous

• waxing gibbous

• last quarter

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If today was a full moon, what would be the moon phase in one week?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Third Quarter

• Full Moon

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Look at the diagram below of the Earth, Moon, and Sun. Which phase of the moon would be seen by people on Earth?

• full moon

• new moon

• waxing gibbous

• waning gibbous

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A student keeps a record of the phases of the moon for one month. On the first night of the student's observations, the full moon is visible in the sky. After the full moon, which of these phases will the student observe next?

• Waxing crescent moon

• Waxing gibbous moon

• Waning crescent moon

• Waning gibbous moon

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On January 21st, 2026 a full moon will occur. What will be the moon phase on February 1, 2026

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter

• New Moon

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A full moon occurs on the 12th day.  When does the next New Moon occur?

• 5th

• 12th

• 19th

• 26th

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What is the phase of the moon called when it is not visible from Earth?

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

• Last Quarter

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During which phase of the moon is the entire face of the moon visible from Earth?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter

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Which phase follows the waxing crescent in the lunar cycle?

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Waning Crescent

• Waxing Gibbous

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