The Moon's Phases and Earth's Connection Quiz

The Moon's appearance changes due to the amount of sunlight reflected off its surface, which varies as the Moon orbits Earth and Earth orbits the Sun.

We always see the same side of the Moon because as Earth's natural satellite revolves around our planet, the Moon rotates, causing the same side to always face us.

The Moon looks different every night due to the changing amount of Moon we see illuminated, which is influenced by the lunar phases and the Moon's orbit around Earth.

<p>The source of moonlight on Earth is sunlight reflected off the Moon's grayish-white surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>No, the Moon doesn't shine on its own. It reflects sunlight, just like it does in the daytime on Earth.</p> Signup and view all the answers