by alex
Gaze up at the night sky and witness the ever-changing face of our celestial neighbor, the Moon. This quiz will take you through the fascinating phases of the Moon, from the new moon to the full moon and everything in between. Sharpen your lunar knowledge and see how well you understand the cycles that have guided humans for millennia. Good luck and may your answers be as bright as the full moon!
Moon Phase Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the phase of the Moon when it is completely illuminated as seen from Earth?
New Moon
First Quarter
Full Moon
Last Quarter
2. Which phase of the Moon occurs when it is not visible from Earth?
New Moon
Waxing Crescent
First Quarter
Waning Crescent
3. What phase follows the New Moon?
Waxing Crescent
First Quarter
Waning Crescent
Full Moon
4. During which phase is half of the Moon illuminated and visible from Earth?
New Moon
First Quarter
Full Moon
Waning Crescent
5. What is the phase called when the Moon is more than half illuminated but not yet full?
Waxing Crescent
Waxing Gibbous
Waning Gibbous
Last Quarter
6. Which phase comes after the Full Moon?
Waning Crescent
First Quarter
Waxing Gibbous
Waning Gibbous
7. What is the phase called when the Moon is half illuminated and decreasing in visibility?
New Moon
First Quarter
Last Quarter
Waxing Crescent
8. Which phase occurs just before the New Moon?
Waxing Crescent
Waning Crescent
First Quarter
Full Moon
9. How long does it take for the Moon to complete one full cycle of phases?
7 days
14 days
21 days
29.5 days
10. What is the term for the time when the Moon’s illumination is increasing?
Waning
Waxing
Eclipsing
Gibbous
