PHASES MOON
PHASES MOON
Know and learn more about the phases of the moon and eclipses.
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First Quarter
Lunar Eclipse
New Moon
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Solar Eclipse
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Which of the following best describes a lunar eclipse?
A. The Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, blocking the sunlight from reaching the Moon.
B. The Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the sunlight from reaching the Earth.
C. The Sun comes between the Earth and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Earth.
D. The Moon moves into the Earth's shadow, causing it to darken.
During which phase of the moon does a lunar eclipse occur?
A. New Moon
B. Full Moon
C. First Quarter
D. Last Quarter
What causes the phases of the Moon?
A. The Moon's rotation on its axis
B. The Earth's rotation on its axis
C. The Moon's orbit around the Earth
D. The Earth's orbit around the Sun
What is a solar eclipse?
A. When the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light from reaching the Earth.
B. When the Earth passes between the Moon and the Sun, blocking the Moon's light from reaching the Earth.
C. When the Sun passes between the Earth and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon.
D. When the Moon moves into the Earth's shadow, causing it to darken.
How long does it take for the Moon to complete one cycle of its phases?
A. 24 hours
B. 1 month
C. 365 days
D. 7 days
What is the phase of the Moon when it is directly between the Earth and the Sun?
A. Full Moon
B. New Moon
C. Waxing Crescent
D. Third Quarter
How are solar eclipses different from lunar eclipses?
What are the names of the four main phases of the moon?