Exploring the Phases of the Moon

The video explains the phases of the Moon, starting with the New Moon, which is not visible because it is near the Sun and its lit side faces away from Earth. It describes how the Moon's shape and moonrise times change over a lunar month, with the Moon rising about 50 minutes later each day. The First Quarter Moon occurs when the Moon is 90 degrees from the Sun, and the Full Moon is visible all night. The Third Quarter Moon rises around midnight, and the cycle repeats. The video also invites viewers to share their favorite Moon phase and reminds them to subscribe for more content.

Why can't we see the New Moon?

• The Sun's brightness outshines it.

• It's hidden behind the Earth.

• It's in the Earth's shadow.

• It's too far away from Earth.

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How much later does the Moon rise each day?

• About 30 minutes later

• About 50 minutes later

• About 1 hour later

• About 75 minutes later

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When does the First Quarter Moon appear?

• When it's a thin crescent in the evening.

• When it's completely dark.

• When it's fully illuminated at midnight.

• When it's half illuminated and visible in the afternoon.

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What is the appearance of the Moon during the First Quarter?

• It is not visible at all

• Half of its face is illuminated

• Completely illuminated

• Only a thin crescent is visible

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What is the only phase where the Moon is up for the whole night?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• First Quarter Moon

• Third Quarter Moon

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What phase is the Moon in when it's up all night?

• Third Quarter Moon

• Full Moon

• First Quarter Moon

• New Moon

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How does the Moon's visibility change after the Full Moon?

• It remains fully visible until the New Moon.

• It appears larger in the sky.

• It becomes less visible as it moves closer to the Sun.

• It rises later each night until it's no longer visible.

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What happens to the Moon after the Third Quarter phase?

• It becomes a New Moon immediately.

• It turns into a Full Moon again.

• It appears as a thin crescent before sunrise.

• It disappears from the sky completely.

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How long is the lunar cycle?

• Just over two weeks

• Exactly four weeks

• Just over four weeks

• Six weeks

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In which direction does the Moon travel across the sky in the Southern Hemisphere?

• Vertically

• It does not move

• In the opposite direction

• The same as in the Northern Hemisphere