PHASES OF THE MOON

1. What is the phase of the Moon when it is completely illuminated?

• A. New Moon

• B. Full Moon

• C. Waxing Crescent

• D. Waning Gibbous

2. How long does it take for the Moon to completeon Earth?

• A. 24 hours

• B. 27. 3 days

• C. 30 days

• D. 365 days

3. Which phase of the Moon occurs when it is transitioning from a Full Moon to a New Moon?

• • A) Waxing Gibbous

• • B) Waning Gibbous

• • C) Waxing Crescent

• • D) Waning Crescent

4. During which phase is the moon not visible from Earth?

• • A) New Moon

• • B) Full Moon

• • C) First Quarter

• D. Third Quarter

5. The moon’s phases are caused by:

• • A) The Earth’s shadow

• • B) The sun’s light reflecting off the moon

• • C) The rotation of the moon

• • D) The orbit of the Earth around the sun