Moon Phases (Monday)

How long does it take the moon or orbit once around the Earth?

• 1 week

• 29.5 days

• 365 days

• 24 hours

What does the "moon" have to do with "months" in a year?

• The moon has been around for as many months as the Earth has been around

• Each planet has as many moons as it has months

• The timespan of a month (~30 days) came from the length of the moon's orbit

• If you stare at the moon for one month straight, you will lose your vision

What is the "terminator" in terms of Earth Science?

• Arnold Schwarzenegger

• The time of day we can see the full moon

• The line that divides the light and dark sides of the moon

Which of the following are TRUE statements about the New Moon phase? (Choose ALL that apply)

• The lit side is facing away from Earth

• We can see the entire side of the moon at this time

• It is the only phase in the cycle where a solar eclipse could happen

• We cannot see the moon at this time

Why is the first crescent of the moon called "waxing crescent"?

• Because waxing means "growing" and the part we can see will grow bigger each day

• Because if you light a wax candle and hold it up to the moon, you will be suddenly gifted with a croissant

• Because it looks as if the moon is made of wax

Why is it called "first quarter" when we can see half the moon?

• 1/4 of the moon is in the sky

• The moon is 1/4 of the way through its cycle

• It is the 4th phase of the moon

When the moon appears more than half full, why is it called "waxing gibbous"?

• Because the moon's mom wanted to name her that

• Because the moon's light is fading away

• Because "gibbous" means "hump" and it looks like the moon is rounded/humped

During which phase of the cycle could a lunar eclipse happen?

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

• Waxing Gibbous

• New Moon

Why is the term "waning" used for the remainder of the cycle?

• Because the light side of the moon is shrinking away

• Because the moon is whining

• Because ..... I can't think of another answer. Don't choose this one.

Which of the following has the phases in the correct order? (Choose ALL that apply)

• New moon --> Waxing Crescent --> Last Quarter --> Waxing Gibbous

• Full Moon --> Waning Gibbous --> Last Quarter --> Waning Crescent

• New moon --> Waxing Crescent --> First Quarter --> Waxing Gibbous

• Full Moon --> Waxing Crescent --> Last Quarter --> Waning Gibbous