Facts about the Moon

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Why does something on the Moon feel lighter than on Earth?

Because the Moon is closer to the Sun.

Because of the Moon's gravity being weaker than Earth's. (correct)

Due to the Moon's larger size.

As a result of the Moon's faster rotation.

What causes the nightly temperature on the Moon to be extremely low?

The Moon being closer to the Sun than Earth.

The high rate of volcanic activity on the Moon.

The lack of an atmosphere on the Moon. (correct)

An abundance of greenhouse gases on the Moon.

What is the main reason why we see 'moonlight' at night?

The presence of bioluminescent organisms on the Moon.

The reflection of Earth's light off the Moon.

The reflection of the Sun's light off the Moon. (correct)

The Moon gives off its own light.

What determines the different phases of the Moon visible from Earth?

The way sunlight illuminates different parts of the Moon. Signup and view all the answers

Why do we always see the same half of the Moon's surface from Earth?

As a result of gravitational forces between Earth and the Moon. Signup and view all the answers

What is the phase of the Moon when we can see 100% of the lit up side?

Full Moon Signup and view all the answers

What is the phase of the Moon that follows the Waxing Crescent phase?

First Quarter Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of the Moon is characterized by seeing a thin sliver of light known as the Crescent Moon?

New Moon Signup and view all the answers

What is the phase of the Moon when it appears to be getting smaller and we see less of it?

Waning Gibbous Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'blue moon' according to the text?

A Moon that appears twice in one month Signup and view all the answers

What phase of the Moon is characterized by seeing half of the Moon's lit up side?

First Quarter Signup and view all the answers

Why does the Moon appear to change its shape as observed from Earth?

Different parts of the Moon are illuminated by the Sun at different times Signup and view all the answers

What would happen to the phases of the Moon if its orbit was a perfect circle instead of an ellipse?

The phases would be less distinct Signup and view all the answers

How long does it take for the Moon to go through all its main phases and complete a lunar month?

29.5 days Signup and view all the answers

If there were a planet with a moon that had no phases, what could be a possible reason for this phenomenon?

The moon is tidally locked with the planet Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a lunar month and a standard calendar month?

A lunar month is shorter than a standard calendar month. Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of the Moon will the Moon appear to be getting smaller and we see less of it?

Waning Crescent Signup and view all the answers

What is the phase of the Moon that follows the Waxing Gibbous phase?

Full Moon Signup and view all the answers

What occurs if there is no Full Moon phase in February?

There are always two Full Moons in March. Signup and view all the answers

What is the specific characteristic of a 'blue moon'?

The second Full Moon in a month. Signup and view all the answers