by alex
Gaze up at the night sky, and you’ll witness the moon’s ever-changing face. From the slender crescent to the full, glowing orb, each phase of the moon has its own story and significance. This quiz will challenge your understanding of these lunar transformations and the science that drives them. Ready to prove your moon phase mastery? Let’s get started!
Moon Phases Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the phase of the moon called when it is completely illuminated as seen from Earth?
New Moon
First Quarter
Full Moon
Last Quarter
2. During which phase of the moon is it not visible from Earth?
New Moon
First Quarter
Full Moon
Last Quarter
3. What is the term for the phase of the moon when it is half-illuminated and increasing in illumination?
Waxing Crescent
Waning Crescent
First Quarter
Last Quarter
4. What phase comes after the Full Moon?
New Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Waning Gibbous
First Quarter
5. What is the term for the phase of the moon when it is less than half-illuminated and decreasing in illumination?
Waxing Crescent
Waning Crescent
First Quarter
Last Quarter
6. Which phase of the moon is characterized by more than half of the moon being illuminated but not yet full?
Waxing Crescent
Waning Crescent
Waxing Gibbous
Waning Gibbous
7. What is the phase of the moon called when it is half-illuminated and decreasing in illumination?
New Moon
First Quarter
Full Moon
Last Quarter
8. How long does it take for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases?
7 days
14 days
29.5 days
365 days
9. What causes the different phases of the moon?
The Earth’s rotation
The Moon’s rotation
The relative positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun
The distance between the Earth and the Moon
10. Which phase of the moon is best for observing craters and mountains on its surface?
New Moon
Full Moon
First Quarter
Waning Crescent
