Moon Phases and Their Characteristics

The video tutorial explains the phases of the moon, detailing how the moon's appearance changes due to its revolution around the Earth. It covers the eight phases: new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, and waning crescent. The tutorial also discusses the lunar month duration and how moon phases differ between hemispheres due to different vantage points.

What is the shape of the moon during a full moon?

• Half circle

• Oval

• Completely circular

• Crescent

Why does the moon appear to change shape?

• Because of its rotation

• Due to Earth's shadow

• Because of its revolution around Earth

• Due to changes in sunlight

What causes the moon to shine?

• It reflects sunlight

• It absorbs light from stars

• It glows due to heat

• It emits its own light

Which phase of the moon is characterized by a sickle shape?

• Waning Gibbous

• Full Moon

• Waxing Crescent

• New Moon

During which phase is the moon completely invisible from Earth?

• Waning Crescent

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

What is the phase called when the moon is more than half lit but not full?

• Waxing Crescent

• First Quarter

• Waning Crescent

• Waxing Gibbous

Which phase follows the full moon?

• Waning Gibbous

• First Quarter

• New Moon

• Waxing Crescent

How long does it take for the moon to complete a full cycle of phases?

• 31 days

• 29.5 days

• 27.3 days

• 28 days

What is the term for the moon's cycle through all its phases?

• Sidereal month

• Solar month

• Eclipse cycle

• Lunar month

Why do people in different hemispheres see different moon phases?

• Due to Earth's tilt

• Because of different time zones

• Because they are on opposite sides of the globe

• Due to varying weather conditions