Understanding the Phases of the Moon

The video tutorial explains the lunar phases, starting with the new moon, where the moon is not visible due to its position between the Earth and the Sun. As the moon moves, it goes through phases: waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, and full moon. Each phase is characterized by the amount of the moon's surface that is illuminated. The tutorial also includes a review section with questions to reinforce learning.

What is the position of the moon during the new moon phase?

• Above the Earth

• Opposite the Sun

• Between the Earth and the Sun

• Below the Sun

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

• First Quarter

• Waxing Crescent

• Full Moon

• New Moon

At what point in the lunar month is the moon one-quarter illuminated?

• Waxing Crescent

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Waxing Gibbous

Which phase occurs when the moon is more than half but not fully illuminated?

• Waxing Crescent

• New Moon

• Waxing Gibbous

• Full Moon

When does a full moon rise in relation to the sun?

• At noon

• As the sun sets

• As the sun rises

• At midnight