Moon Phases and Their Characteristics

The video tutorial explains the phases of the moon, detailing how the moon's appearance changes in a regular pattern over approximately 30 days. It covers each phase, including new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, and waning crescent, describing their characteristics and how they are observed from Earth. The tutorial emphasizes the cyclical nature of these phases and their visibility from the Northern Hemisphere.

What is the duration of the moon's complete cycle of phases?

• 60 days

• 45 days

• 30 days

• 15 days

During which phase is the moon not visible from Earth?

• Waning Crescent

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• First Quarter

What does the term 'waxing' refer to in the context of moon phases?

• Changing color

• Staying the same

• Increasing brightness

• Decreasing brightness

Which phase is commonly mistaken for a 'half moon'?

• Full Moon

• Waning Gibbous

• First Quarter

• New Moon

What shape does the moon take during the Waxing Gibbous phase?

• Full

• Crescent

• Flat

• Convex

When does a Full Moon typically rise?

• Around midnight

• Around sunset

• Around noon

• Around sunrise

What happens to the moon's appearance during the Waning Gibbous phase?

• It stays full

• It becomes a crescent

• It appears to shrink

• It becomes invisible

What is another name for the Last Quarter phase?

• First Quarter

• Third Quarter

• Full Moon

• New Moon

During which phase does the moon appear as a thin curve?

• Waxing Crescent

• Waning Crescent

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

What does the term 'waning' signify in moon phases?

• Staying the same

• Increasing brightness

• Changing color

• Decreasing brightness