Moon Phases

What is the source of the moonlight we see at night?

• The moon generates its own light.

• The moon reflects light from the Earth.

• The moon reflects light from the Sun.

• The moon absorbs light from distant stars.

What causes the moon to appear to change shape throughout the month?

• The moon changes its actual shape.

• The Earth's shadow covers parts of the moon.

• The varying amount of sunlight reflecting off the moon as it orbits Earth.

• Different atmospheric conditions on Earth.

Which phase of the moon occurs when the moon is positioned exactly between the Earth and the Sun, making it nearly invisible from Earth?

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

• New Moon

• Waxing Gibbous

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What term describes the moon when its illuminated portion appears to be getting larger?

• Waning

• Gibbous

• Waxing

• Crescent