Moon Phases and Visibility

The video tutorial explains the phases of the moon, highlighting how the moon's appearance changes due to its position relative to the Earth and the Sun. It covers the complete lunar cycle, which takes 29.5 days, and describes each of the eight phases, from the new moon to the full moon and back to the new moon. The tutorial emphasizes the role of sunlight in illuminating the moon and provides a detailed look at each phase's characteristics.

What causes the different phases of the moon?

• The moon's revolution around the Earth

• The Earth's shadow

• The sun's position in the sky

• The moon's own light

How long does a complete cycle of the moon's phases take?

• 60 days

• 45 days

• 29.5 days

• 15 days

During which phase is the moon not visible from Earth?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• Waxing Crescent

• Waning Gibbous

When can the waxing crescent moon typically be seen?

• Just after sunset

• At midnight

• Just after sunrise

• At noon

What is another name for the quarter moon?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• Half Moon

• Gibbous Moon

Which phase occurs when the moon is halfway around its orbit from the new moon?

• Waxing Crescent

• Full Moon

• Waning Crescent

• First Quarter

What is a characteristic of the waning gibbous moon?

• It is visible all night

• It rises before sunset

• It sets before dawn

• It is not visible at all

When does the last quarter moon rise?

• At noon

• Just before sunrise

• Around midnight

• Just after sunset

Which side of the moon is lit during the last quarter phase?

• The top side

• The left side

• The bottom side

• The right side

What is the visibility of the waning crescent moon during the day?

• Not visible at all

• Hardly visible

• Highly visible

• Partially visible