Phases of the Moon Quiz

What is the term for the complete sequence of the moon's phases?

• Lunar phase

• Lunar orbit

• Lunar cycle

• Lunar eclipse

What is responsible for the different phases of the moon?

• Earth's shadow

• Moon's revolution

• Clouds

• Sun's position

Which phase occurs when the moon is between the Earth and the Sun?

• Waning crescent

• Full moon

• New moon

• Waxing gibbous

What is the phase called when a small crescent of light appears on the right side of the moon?

• Last quarter

• Waxing crescent

• First quarter

• Waning gibbous

During which phase is half of the moon visible with the right side illuminated?

• Last quarter

• Full moon

• First quarter

• New moon

What phase is it when more than half of the moon is lit but not yet full?

• Waning crescent

• Waxing gibbous

• Full moon

• New moon

When does the full moon occur in relation to the Earth and Sun?

• When the moon is between Earth and Sun

• When Earth is between Sun and moon

• When moon is behind Earth

• When Sun is between Earth and moon

What is the phase called when the illuminated part of the moon starts to shrink after a full moon?

• New moon

• First quarter

• Waning gibbous

• Waxing crescent

How many main phases does the moon go through in one lunar cycle?

• Twelve phases

• Eight phases

• Six phases

• Four phases

Approximately how long does it take for the moon to complete one full cycle of its phases?

• About 29.5 days

• About 14 days

• About 365 days

• About 7 days