Phases of the Moon

What phase of the Moon occurs when it is directly between the Sun and the Earth?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Last Quarter

What does the Moon reflect to shine?

• The Earth's light.

• The Sun's light.

• Artificial light from satellites.

• Light from other planets.

How long does it take for the Moon cycle (lunar cycle) to complete?

• 24 days

• 28 days/approximately one month

• 30 days

• 31 days

What phase of the Moon is characterized by half of the Moon being illuminated?

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• 1st quarter

• Waxing Crescent

What is the phase of the Moon that comes after the Waxing Gibbous?

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• Waning Crescent

• First Quarter

What is the term for the Moon's cycle of phases?

• Lunar Cycle

• Solar Cycle

• Tidal Cycle

• Galactic Cycle

What is the phase of the Moon that comes after the Full Moon?

• New Moon

• Waxing Gibbous

• 3rd quarter/last quarter

• Waxing Crescent

What is the phase of the Moon that is increasing in light?

• Waxing Moon

• Waning Moon

• New Moon

• Full Moon

What is the last phase of the Moon before it becomes a New Moon again?

• Waning Crescent

• Waxing Gibbous

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

What is the phase of the Moon that is decreasing in light?

• Waning Moon

• Waxing Moon

• Full Moon

• New Moon