Lunar Phases and Concepts

The video tutorial covers the lunar cycle, explaining the moon's movement around the Earth and its phases. It details the waxing and waning phases, crescent and gibbous moons, and the full, first, and last quarter moons. The tutorial also provides an acronym to remember the order of the moon phases and explains the positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun during these phases.

How long does it take for the Moon to complete one full cycle around the Earth?

• 29.5 days

• 28 days

• 27.3 days

• 31 days

What does the term 'waxing' refer to in the context of the lunar cycle?

• The Moon staying the same size

• The Moon getting larger

• The Moon getting smaller

• The Moon disappearing

Which movie is referenced to explain the concept of 'waxing'?

• Star Wars

• The Karate Kid

• The Matrix

• Back to the Future

What is the shape of the Moon called when it is less than a quarter moon?

• Crescent Moon

• Full Moon

• Gibbous Moon

• New Moon

During which phase is the Moon more than a quarter but not fully illuminated?

• Full Moon

• Crescent Moon

• Gibbous Moon

• New Moon

When is the entire disc of the Moon illuminated?

• Last Quarter

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

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

• Above the Earth

• Next to the Sun

• Behind the Earth

• Between the Earth and the Sun

What is the correct order of the lunar phases starting from the new moon?

• New Moon, Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, First Quarter, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Waning Crescent, Last Quarter

• New Moon, Waxing Gibbous, First Quarter, Waxing Crescent, Full Moon, Waning Crescent, Last Quarter, Waning Gibbous

• New Moon, First Quarter, Waxing Crescent, Full Moon, Waxing Gibbous, Last Quarter, Waning Crescent, Waning Gibbous

• New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, Waning Crescent

What does the acronym 'FFNS' help you remember?

• The types of eclipses

• The seasons of the year

• The phases of the Moon

• The order of the planets

In the position of a full moon, what is the order of the Earth, Moon, and Sun?

• Full Moon, Earth, Sun

• Earth, Moon, Sun

• Earth, Sun, Moon

• Moon, Earth, Sun