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?

    <p>The way sunlight illuminates different parts of the Moon.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Full Moon</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>First Quarter</p> 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?

    <p>New Moon</p> 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?

    <p>Waning Gibbous</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A Moon that appears twice in one month</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>First Quarter</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Different parts of the Moon are illuminated by the Sun at different times</p> 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?

    <p>The phases would be less distinct</p> 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?

    <p>29.5 days</p> 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?

    <p>The moon is tidally locked with the planet</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A lunar month is shorter than a standard calendar month.</p> 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?

    <p>Waning Crescent</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Full Moon</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>There are always two Full Moons in March.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The second Full Moon in a month.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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