Moon Phases and Their Characteristics

The video explains the phases of the moon, detailing how the moon revolves around the Earth and reflects sunlight. It covers the new moon, waxing crescent, waning gibbous, and other phases, describing how the moon's illumination changes. The complete cycle from one new moon to the next takes about 29 days.

What is the reason we cannot see the moon during the new moon phase?

• The moon is covered by clouds.

• The moon is behind the sun.

• The moon is too far from the earth.

• The side of the moon facing the earth is not illuminated.

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

• The moon is losing light.

• The moon is gaining light.

• The moon is stationary.

• The moon is moving away from the earth.

During which phase does the moon start losing light after the full moon?

• First quarter

• New moon

• Waning gibbous

• Waxing crescent

What is the sequence of phases after the last quarter?

• Full moon, waning gibbous

• New moon, waxing crescent

• Waxing crescent, full moon

• Waning crescent, new moon

How many days does it take for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases?

• 15 days

• 29 days

• 60 days

• 45 days