Understanding Moon Phases and Space Exploration

Ann McLean, an astronaut, introduces the video on moon phases. She explains the relative distances between Earth, the space station, the moon, and the sun. The video covers the causes of moon phases, demonstrating how the moon's orbit and sunlight reflection create different phases. It details the moon's 30-day cycle, naming each phase. The perspective from the space station is discussed, highlighting its use in NASA's Artemis program. The video concludes with a call to explore further and provides resources like 'Spot the Station'.

Who is Ann McLean?

• A teacher explaining the solar system

• An astronaut who lived on the International Space Station

• A scientist studying the Moon

• A pilot flying to the Moon

How far is the Moon from Earth on average?

• 30 Earths away

• 238,855 miles

• 92 million miles

• 250 miles

What causes the different phases of the Moon?

• The Moon's orbit around Earth

• The Earth's shadow

• The Moon changing shape

• The Sun's movement

What is the phase called when the Moon is completely dark?

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

• New Moon

• Waxing Crescent

Which phase follows the Full Moon?

• Waning Gibbous

• New Moon

• Waxing Gibbous

• First Quarter

How often does the Moon complete its cycle of phases?

• Every 60 days

• Every 45 days

• Every 30 days

• Every 15 days

How do astronauts on the space station view the Moon phases compared to people on Earth?

• They cannot see the Moon

• They see phases more quickly

• They see the same phases

• They see different phases

What is the purpose of observing the Moon phases on the space station?

• To communicate with Earth

• To track time

• To assist with the Artemis program

• To predict weather patterns

What is the Artemis program aiming to achieve?

• Build a new space station

• Return astronauts to the Moon

• Study the Sun

• Send astronauts to Mars

Where can you sign up to see the space station fly by?

• The local observatory

• spotthestation.nasa.gov

• NASA's main website

• The Moon's official site