Lunar Cycle Quiz

What causes the phases of the Moon?

• Earth's shadow

• The Moon's rotation

• The Moon’s position relative to the Earth and Sun

How many days does the lunar cycle take to complete?

• 7 days

• 29.5 days

• 365 days

Which phase occurs when the Moon is completely dark from Earth's perspective?

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

• New Moon

What phase follows a waxing crescent?

• A. Waning crescent

• C. First quarter

• D. New moon

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

• Full Moon

• Third Quarter

• Waning Gibbous

What phase occurs right before the New Moon?

• Waxing Crescent

• Waning Crescent

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

Which phase is seen when the Moon is half lit on the right side?

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Waning Gibbous

The Moon appears to change shape in the sky due to:

• Clouds

• Earth's rotation

• The angle of sunlight reflecting off it

True or False: The Moon produces its own light.

• True

• False

• None of the choices

A lunar eclipse can only happen during a full moon.

• True

• False

• None of the choices