Understanding the Phases of the Moon

The video tutorial explains the lunar cycle, highlighting the eight distinct phases of the moon. It begins with the new moon, where the moon is not visible, and progresses through the waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, and full moon phases. Each phase is characterized by the increasing illumination of the moon's surface as seen from Earth. The tutorial also includes a review section with questions to reinforce learning.

What is the term for the cycle of changes in the moon's appearance?

• Moon Rotation

• Solar Cycle

• Lunar Phases

• Lunar Eclipse

During which phase is the moon not visible from Earth?

• First Quarter

• Waxing Crescent

• New Moon

• Full Moon

What is the name of the phase when the moon is partly lit in a thin crescent shape?

• Full Moon

• Waning Crescent

• First Quarter

• Waxing Crescent

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

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Waxing Gibbous

• Waning Gibbous

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

• When the moon is farthest from the Earth

• When the moon is between the Earth and the sun

• When the sun and moon are at opposite positions

• When the moon is closest to the sun