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Which of the following lunar phases is visible when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun?
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?
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?
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'?
Which of the following lunar phases is considered to be a 'half-moon'?
Which type of eclipse occurs when the Moon is positioned directly between the Sun and the Earth?
Which type of eclipse occurs when the Moon is positioned directly between the Sun and the Earth?
Flashcards
Phases of the Moon
Phases of the Moon
The distinct shapes of the Moon visible from Earth, including new, waxing, full, and waning.
Full Moon
Full Moon
A phase where the entire face of the Moon is illuminated and visible from Earth.
New Moon
New Moon
The phase of the Moon when it is not visible from Earth, located between the Earth and Sun.
Lunar Eclipse
Lunar Eclipse
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Solar Eclipse
Solar Eclipse
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Study Notes
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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