Exploring Moon Phases and Their Rise & Set Times

The video tutorial covers the phases of the moon, explaining their rising and setting times. It discusses the moon's orbit and rotation, the creation of the moon, and the current moon phase. The tutorial also explains the complete moon phase cycle, including the synodic and sidereal months, and provides a detailed breakdown of each phase's timing.

How was the moon believed to have been created?

• The moon formed alongside Earth.

• A comet collided with Earth.

• The Earth captured a passing asteroid.

• A Mars-sized object collided with Earth.

In which direction does the Earth rotate?

• Counterclockwise

• Vertically

• Clockwise

• Horizontally

What time is it at the point directly opposite to 12 noon?

• 6 AM

• 6 PM

• 12 AM

• 3 PM

At what time does the new moon rise?

• 12 AM

• 6 AM

• 12 PM

• 6 PM

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When does the waxing crescent moon set?

• 12 PM

• 6 AM

• 9 PM

• 3 PM

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What is the current moon phase if it is 86% lit up?

• Waxing Gibbous

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

• New Moon

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When does the full moon rise?

• 6 AM

• 12 AM

• 6 PM

• 12 PM

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How long does it take for the moon to complete one sidereal month?

• 31 days

• 30 days

• 29 and a half days

• 27 and a third days

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What is the difference between a sidereal month and a synodic month?

• Sidereal month is shorter than a synodic month.

• Sidereal month is based on the sun, synodic month is based on the stars.

• There is no difference.

• Sidereal month is longer than a synodic month.

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On which day of the lunar cycle is the moon fully illuminated?

• Day 8

• Day 1

• Day 15

• Day 29

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