Moon Phases and Their Effects

Why does the moon appear to change shape?

• The moon actually changes its physical shape.

• The Earth's rotation causes the moon to appear differently.

• Our view of the moon changes as it orbits Earth.

• Clouds in the sky block parts of the moon.

What causes the moon to have a 'day side' and a 'night side'?

• The Earth's shadow.

• The moon's own light.

• The sun's light illuminating one side of the moon.

• Different types of rock on the moon's surface.

How long does it take for the moon to complete one full orbit around Earth and go through all its phases?

• One day.

• One week.

• About one month.

• One year.

What is the 'New Moon' phase?

• The phase where the moon appears as a half-circle.

• The phase where the moon's dark side faces Earth, making it invisible from Earth.

• The phase where the moon is at its brightest.

• The phase where the moon looks like a tiny sliver.

Which moon phase is characterized by the entire lit-up side of the moon facing Earth, appearing as a big, bright circle?

• New Moon.

• Crescent Moon.

• Full Moon.

• Quarter Moon.