I WONDER - What Are The Phases Of The Moon?

The video explains how the moon's phases depend on sunlight reflection. It covers the eight phases of the lunar month: new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent. The cycle repeats every 29.5 days, with each phase having distinct characteristics.

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

• The moon appearing to get larger

• The moon being fully illuminated

• The moon being completely invisible

• The moon appearing to get smaller

During which phase is the moon not visible from Earth?

• Waxing Crescent

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

In which phase does the moon appear as a half-moon for the first time in the lunar cycle?

• Waxing Gibbous

• Third Quarter

• Waning Crescent

• First Quarter

What is the appearance of the moon during the full moon phase?

• Not visible

• Completely illuminated

• Half-moon

• A thin crescent

Which phase follows the full moon in the lunar cycle?

• New Moon

• Waning Gibbous

• First Quarter

• Waxing Crescent