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Moon Phases and Eclipses Quiz

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Which of the following lunar phases is visible when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun?

Waning Gibbous

New Moon (correct)

Waxing Crescent

Full Moon

During which lunar phase is the Moon completely illuminated from Earth's perspective?

Full Moon (correct)

New Moon

Third Quarter

First Quarter

What happens during a lunar eclipse?

The Earth blocks the Sun's light from reaching the Moon. (correct)

The Moon blocks the Earth's light from reaching the Sun.

The Moon blocks the Sun's light from reaching Earth.

The Sun blocks the Earth's light from reaching the Moon.

Which of the following lunar phases is considered to be a 'half-moon'?

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Which type of eclipse occurs when the Moon is positioned directly between the Sun and the Earth?

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Phases of the Moon

The distinct shapes of the Moon visible from Earth, including new, waxing, full, and waning.

Full Moon

A phase where the entire face of the Moon is illuminated and visible from Earth.

New Moon

The phase of the Moon when it is not visible from Earth, located between the Earth and Sun.

Lunar Eclipse

Occurs when Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon.

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Solar Eclipse

Occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

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Moon Phases

The Moon's appearance changes due to the amount of sunlight reflecting off its surface.
This is called a phase.
Full moon: Fully illuminated disc.
New moon: Not visible because it's between the Earth and Sun.

Eclipses

Eclipse: When the Earth, Sun, and Moon align.
Solar eclipse: The Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, casting a shadow on Earth.
Lunar eclipse: The Earth passes between the Sun and Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon.

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Test your knowledge on the different phases of the Moon and the occurrence of eclipses. This quiz covers key concepts such as full moons, new moons, solar, and lunar eclipses. Explore how these celestial events influence our view of the night sky.