Moon Phases and Eclipses

This video from Make It Easy Education explains the phases of the Moon, detailing how the Moon orbits the Earth and the different phases it goes through in a 29.5-day cycle. It covers the eight major phases: new moon, crescent moon, quarter moon, waxing gibbous moon, full moon, waning gibbous moon, third quarter moon, and waning crescent moon. The video also discusses solar and lunar eclipses, as well as phenomena like supermoons and micromoons, which occur based on the Moon's proximity to Earth. The video concludes with a call to action to subscribe for more educational content.

What is the primary reason we see different phases of the Moon?

• The Moon changes shape.

• The Moon emits its own light.

• The Moon reflects sunlight.

• The Moon rotates on its axis.

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

• 24 hours

• 29.5 days

• 365 days

• 7 days

Which phase of the Moon is not visible from Earth?

• Waning Crescent

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• First Quarter

During which phase is the Moon positioned between the Earth and the Sun?

• First Quarter

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• Waning Gibbous

What is a solar eclipse?

• When the Moon is closest to the Earth.

• When the Sun blocks the Moon from view.

• When the Moon blocks sunlight from reaching the Earth.

• When the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon.

A lunar eclipse can only occur during which phase of the Moon?

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

• Waning Crescent

What is a supermoon?

• When the Moon is not visible.

• When the Moon is half illuminated.

• When the Moon is closest to Earth.

• When the Moon is farthest from Earth.

What is the term for the point in the Moon's orbit farthest from Earth?

• Perigee

• Micromoon

• Apogee

• Supermoon

What is a micromoon?

• When the Moon is closest to Earth.

• When the Moon is farthest from Earth.

• When the Moon is half illuminated.

• When the Moon is not visible.

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