Understanding Moon Phases

The video explains how to identify the moon's phase by observing the light and shadow on its surface. If the light is on the right, the moon is moving towards a full moon, indicating it's in the first quarter. Conversely, if the light is on the left, the moon is moving towards a new moon, indicating it's in the third quarter. The video also discusses the transition of the moon from the first quarter to a full moon.

What does it mean if the light on the moon is on the right side?

• The moon is moving towards a full moon.

• The moon is in the third quarter.

• The moon is in the last quarter.

• The moon is moving towards a new moon.

Which moon phase is indicated by the light being on the left side?

• First quarter

• Waxing crescent

• Third quarter

• Full moon

If the shadow on the moon is growing, what phase is it moving towards?

• Full moon

• New moon

• First quarter

• Waxing gibbous

What phase is the moon in if it is heading towards a full moon?

• First quarter

• Third quarter

• Last quarter

• New moon

What is the original moon's phase mentioned in the video?

• Third quarter

• Full moon

• First quarter

• New moon