Phases of the moon
Quiz by Karen Schwartz
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- Q1What phase of the moon occurs when the moon is completely illuminated from Earth's perspective?Last QuarterFull MoonFirst QuarterNew Moon30s
- Q2During which phase of the moon does the moon appear as a thin crescent?Waxing CrescentWaning GibbousFull MoonFirst Quarter30s
- Q3What is the phase of the moon called when it is half illuminated and growing towards a Full Moon?New MoonWaning CrescentLast QuarterFirst Quarter30s
- Q4What is the name of the phase when the moon is not visible from Earth?First QuarterNew MoonFull MoonWaning Crescent30s
- Q5Which phase of the moon occurs when it is more than half illuminated but not fully illuminated?GibbousNew MoonCrescentFirst Quarter30s
- Q6What is the term used for the cycle of the moon's phases from one New Moon to the next?Lunar CycleSolar CycleSeasonal CycleTidal Cycle30s
- Q7In which phase of the moon is the illuminated part decreasing after a Full Moon?Waxing CrescentWaning GibbousFirst QuarterNew Moon30s
- Q8What is the name of the phase where the moon appears to be a shrinking crescent after the Full Moon?Full MoonWaning CrescentFirst QuarterWaxing Crescent30s
- Q9Which phase follows the New Moon and shows a small sliver of light on the right side of the moon?Waxing CrescentFull MoonLast QuarterWaning Crescent30s
- Q10What phenomenon occurs during a Full Moon when the moon appears larger and brighter than usual due to its proximity to Earth?SupermoonBlood MoonHarvest MoonBlue Moon30s