WorksheetsMoon Phases and Eclipses Review
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
Which image shows a first quarter moon?
Which illustration best describes the position of the Earth, Sun, and Moon during a lunar eclipse?
At which position in the moon’s orbit can all of the moon’s lighted side be seen from Earth?
A
B
C
D
5. The passage of the Moon into Earth's shadow causes
lunar eclipse
solar eclipse
new Moon
full Moon
7. Which statement best explains why the same side of the Moon is viewed from Earth as the Moon goes through its phases?
The Moon does not rotate as it revolves around Earth.
The Moon’s period of rotation equals Earth’s period of rotation.
The Moon’s period of rotation equals Earth’s period of revolution around the Sun.
The Moon’s period of rotation equals the Moon’s period of revolution around Earth.
9. Eclipses do not occur every month because the Moon’s
rate of rotation is 15° each hour
orbit is inclined to Earth’s orbit
period of revolution is 27.3 days
period of rotation and period of revolution are the same
Which position must the moon be in to produce a solar eclipse?
Earth must be between the moon and the sun
The moon must be in a direct line between Earth and the sun
The moon must be in the first quarter, with Earth tilted on its axis
Earth and the moon must both be tilted on their axes in the same direction
Which event happens during this alignment?
a solar eclipse
a lunar eclipse
the winter solstice
the summer solstice
Why are people on Earth unable to see the moon during the new moon phase?
The lit side of the moon is not facing Earth.
The sunlight is being reflected off the moon.
The location of Earth is between the moon and the sun.
The tilt of Earth is causing the moon to be blocked by the sun.
Different angles of the moon's lit surface as the moon revolves around Earth cause
cycles.
moon phases.
eclipses.
tides.
The moon ____________ around the Earth.
revolves
rotates
up
down
What moon is letter C?
First Quarter
Full Moon
Last/3rd Quarter
What moon phases is depicted in the picture?
third quarter
full moon
waning gibbous
waxing crescent
A total eclipses of the Sun happens with what moon phase?
Full Moon
Waning Crescent
New Moon
Waxing Gibbous
What type of eclipse is in the picture?
Solar Eclipse
Lunar Eclipse
What type of eclipse is in the picture?
Solar Eclipse
Lunar Eclipse
Review: When the Earth is between the moon and sun, the moon's phase will be a ____________.
new moon
full moon
waxing crescent
waxing gibbous
What type of eclipse is this an example of?
Solar Eclipse
Lunar Eclipse
Which of the following pictures shows the position of Earth, the Moon, and the Sun during a solar eclipse?
In order to demonstrate the alignment of the Sun, Earth, and the Moon during a lunar eclipse, a student sets up a model as shown.
Which of these objects represent which celestial bodies?
The lamp represents the Sun; the basketball represents the Moon; and the ping pong ball represents Earth.
The lamp represents Earth; the basketball represents the Moon; and the ping pong ball represents the Sun.
The lamp represents the Moon; the basketball represents Earth; and the ping pong ball represents the Sun
The lamp represents the Sun; the basketball represents Earth; and the ping pong ball represents the Moon.
What part of the moon do we see from Earth?
dark side
the near side
bottom
top
