Phases of the Moon Quiz

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

• The Moon moves closer and farther from Earth.

• The Moon changes its shape.

• The Moon emits its own light.

• The Moon reflects varying amounts of sunlight.

How long does it take for the Moon to revolve around the Earth?

• 27.3 days

• 24 hours

• 29.5 days

• 365 days

What is the phase called when the Moon is not visible from Earth?

• Gibbous Moon

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

• New Moon

During which phase is the Moon fully illuminated?

• First Quarter

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• Waning Crescent

What is the term used when the Moon appears to grow fatter each night?

• Waning

• Rotating

• Waxing

• Eclipsing

What is the phase called when the Moon is half illuminated and growing?

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• Waning Crescent

What happens during the waning phase of the Moon?

• The Moon grows larger.

• The Moon becomes less visible.

• The Moon moves closer to the Sun.

• The Moon rotates faster.

What is the shape of the Moon called when more than half of it is illuminated but not full?

• Quarter Moon

• New Moon

• Crescent

• Gibbous

What is the term for the Moon's decreasing visibility after a full Moon?

• Waxing

• Waning

• Eclipsing

• Rotating

How long is a complete lunar cycle?

• 24 hours

• 27.3 days

• 29.5 days

• 365 days