WorksheetsEclipses / Moon Phases
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
For a solar eclipse to happen, all of the following must occur.
full moon, daylight, moon is at a slight angle to Earth
new moon daylight, moon is at a slight angle to Earth
full moon, night time, moon is aligned with Earth and Sun
new moon, daylight, moon is aligned with Earth and Sun
What is the moon phase after 1st quarter?
waxing crescent
waning crescent
waxing gibbous
waning gibbous
According to the diagram, in order for a solar eclipse to occur, the Sun, Earth and Moon must
be at an unequal plan/ level form one another.
be equal/ level, with the Earth between the Sun and Moon.
be equal/level, with the Moon between the Sun and Earth.
be equal/level, but order of Sun, Earth and Moon does not matter.
What moon phase come before the full moon?
waxing crescent
waxing gibbous
waning gibbous
waning crescent
For a lunar eclipse to happen, all of the following must occur.
Full moon, night time, moon is aligned with Earth
New moon, day time, moon is aligned with Earth
Full moon, night time, moon is at a slight angle to Earth
New moon, night time, moon is at a slight angle to Earth
What are the moon phases at position b and f?
waning gibbous, waxing crescent
waxing gibbous, waning crescent
waxing crescent, waning gibbous
waning crescent, waxing gibbous
According to the diagram, in order for a lunar eclipse to occur, the Sun, Earth and Moon must
be at an unequal plan/ level from one another.
be equal/level, with the Moon between the Sun and Earth
be equal/level, with the Earth between the Sun and Moon.
be equal/level, but order of Sun, Earth and Moon does not matter.
If the moon is more than half illuminated it is called
crescent.
gibbous.
quarter.
waxing.
When there is an eclipse, it is not always total, sometimes it is partial. What accounts for the partial eclipse?
The Earth, Moon, and Sun are not in exact alignment.
The moon is farther away from the Earth and does not block the entire view,
It is not time for the full moon phase so you see the partial eclipse.
If the moon is half illuminated it is at _______________ or _________________ phase.
new or 1st quarter
new or 3rd quarter
1st or 3rd quarter
1st or full
We do not experience eclipses every month because
the Sun is not on the same plane or aligned with Earth and the moon.
the Earth is not on the same plane or aligned with the Sun and the moon.
the moon is not on the same plane or aligned with the Sun and Earth.
We do experience an eclipse every month, we just do not notice it.
From the observers view point the moon is casting a show on Earth, blocking out the view of the Sun, the moon is in what phase?
new moon
full moon
1st quarter
both new and full moon
During a lunar eclipse where is the shadow cast and why?
The shadow is cast on Earth, because the moon comes between the Sun and Earth.
The shadow is cast on the moon, because the moon comes between the Sun and Earth.
The shadow is cast on the moon, because the Earth comes between the Sun and the moon.
The shadow is cast on the Earth, because the Earth comes between the Sun and the moon.
How are the moon phases at position a and e different?
Phases a and e have different amounts of illumination.
Phase a is growing in illumination while e is shrinking in illumination.
Phase a is shrinking in illumination while e is growing in illumination.
Phases a and e are exactly the same.
During a solar eclipse where is the shadow cast and why?
The shadow is cast on Earth, because the moon comes between the Sun and Earth.
The shadow is cast on the moon, because the Earth comes between the Sun and the moon.
The shadow is cast on the moon, because the Earth comes between the Sun and the moon.
The shadow is cast on the Earth, because the Earth comes between the Sun and the moon.
When the moon is at its full phase it is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun. Why is the moon fully illuminated at this position, instead of being block by Earth.
The moon is blocked by the Earth, it's called the new moon.
The moon is directly in front of the Sun during its full phase.
The moon is at an angle to Earth and the Sun, allowing Earth to see the moons full reflection of the Sun at this position.
The Sun is at an angle to Earth and the moon, allowing Earth to see the moons full reflection of the Sun at this position.
After the full moon phase the moon begins to shrink in illumination, what word would we use to describe the moon.
gibbous
crescent
waxing
waning
What are the similarity between the moon phases at position f and d?
f and d both come after the full moon, and are waning in illumination.
f and d both come before the full moon, and are waning in illumination.
f and d both come after the full moon, and are waxing in illumination.
f and d have no similarities.
After the new moon phase the moon begins to grow in illumination, what word would we use to describe the moon?
gibbous
crescent
waxing
waning
During a solar eclipse what happens to the Sun?
The Sun is turned off.
The Sun moves out of Earth's view.
The Sun continues to shine, however the moon blocks the rays from Earth, which cast a shadow.
The Sun continues to shine, however the Earth blocks the rays from the Sun, which cast a shadow.
