Moon Phases

What does it mean when the moon is waxing?

• It is decreasing in illumination, moving from Full Moon to New Moon.

• It is increasing in illumination, moving from New Moon to Full Moon.

• It is completely dark and not visible in the sky.

• It is at its brightest point and will start to decrease.

What is the definition of a Waxing Gibbous moon phase?

• A Waxing Gibbous moon phase occurs when more than half of the moon is illuminated and is increasing in illumination.

• A Waxing Gibbous moon phase occurs when the moon is completely dark and not visible.

• A Waxing Gibbous moon phase occurs when less than half of the moon is illuminated and is decreasing in illumination.

• A Waxing Gibbous moon phase occurs when the moon is fully illuminated and remains constant.

What is the visual difference between a Full Moon and a New Moon?

• A Full Moon appears fully illuminated, while a New Moon is not visible at all.

• A Full Moon is smaller than a New Moon.

• A Full Moon is only visible during the day, while a New Moon is visible at night.

• A Full Moon has a reddish hue, while a New Moon is bright white.

How can you identify a Waning Crescent moon?

• A Waning Crescent moon has a crescent shape with the illuminated part on the left side (in the Northern Hemisphere).

• A Waning Crescent moon appears fully illuminated and is visible all night.

• A Waning Crescent moon is a round shape with no illumination.

• A Waning Crescent moon has a crescent shape with the illuminated part on the right side (in the Northern Hemisphere).

What is the appearance of the moon during a New Moon phase?

• The moon is fully illuminated and bright.

• The moon is not visible from Earth as it is positioned between the Earth and the Sun.

• The moon appears as a thin crescent.

• The moon is visible as a half-moon.

Why is understanding moon phases important in astronomy?

• It helps in navigation and understanding tides.

• It is essential for calculating the distance to stars.

• It allows astronomers to predict weather patterns.

• It is only relevant for amateur astronomers.

What is the definition of a Waning Crescent moon phase?

• A Waning Crescent moon phase occurs when less than half of the moon is illuminated and is decreasing in illumination.

• A Waning Crescent moon phase occurs when more than half of the moon is illuminated and is increasing in illumination.

• A Waning Crescent moon phase occurs when the moon is fully illuminated and is decreasing in size.

• A Waning Crescent moon phase occurs when the moon is not visible at all.

What is the appearance of the moon during a Full Moon phase?

• The moon appears as a crescent shape.

• The moon is completely dark and not visible.

• The entire face of the moon is illuminated and appears as a complete circle.

• The moon appears as a half-circle.

What causes the different phases of the moon?

• The distance of the moon from the Earth

• The relative positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun

• The size of the moon compared to the Earth

• The gravitational pull of the stars

What are the eight primary phases of the moon?

• New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, Waning Crescent

• New Moon, Full Moon, Half Moon, Dark Moon

• Crescent Moon, Half Moon, Full Moon, New Moon

• New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Last Quarter