20 Questions
Which celestial event did the author witness one night?
A lunar eclipse
What is the source of the moon's light?
It reflects light from the sun
What are the different shapes of the moon seen from Earth called?
Phases
What is the side of the moon that always faces Earth called?
The near side
What causes the different phases of the moon?
The moon's revolution
How does the moon move through space?
It both revolves around Earth and rotates on its axis
What does the moon's rotation on its axis determine?
The moon's surface features
What is the time taken by the moon to rotate on its axis?
28 days
What is the moon's motion around Earth called?
Revolution
What does the near side of the moon always face?
Earth
During a lunar eclipse, Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the moon.
True
What causes the phases of the moon?
The changing relative positions of the moon, Earth, and sun
What is the umbra in a solar eclipse?
The darkest part of the moon's shadow that completely blocks the sun's light
When does a total lunar eclipse occur?
During a full moon
What is the penumbra in a lunar eclipse?
The part of the moon's shadow that is less dark than the umbra
What causes a solar eclipse?
The moon passing directly between Earth and the sun
What is the phase of the moon during a new moon?
The side of the moon facing Earth is not lit
What is the phase of the moon during a full moon?
The side of the moon facing Earth is fully lit
What is the phase of the moon during a crescent moon?
Half of the moon is lit
What is the phase of the moon during a quarter moon?
Half of the moon is lit
Test your knowledge on the fascinating phenomena of lunar phases and eclipses with this quiz. Explore what causes the moon's phases and gain insights into the different types of eclipses. Challenge yourself and expand your understanding of these celestial events.
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