Phases of the Moon
Physics ⇒ Earth and Space Physics
Phases of the Moon starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the appearance of the Moon during a waxing gibbous phase.
Describe the difference between waxing and waning phases of the Moon.
Describe what is meant by a 'quarter' Moon.
Describe what you would see in the sky during a New Moon.
During which phase is the entire face of the Moon illuminated as seen from Earth?
Explain the difference between a waxing gibbous and a waning gibbous Moon.
Explain why lunar eclipses do not occur every month.
Explain why the Moon appears to change shape throughout the month.
Explain why the Moon does not produce its own light.
Explain why we always see the same side of the Moon from Earth.
If the Moon is in the First Quarter phase, what fraction of the Moon's visible surface is illuminated?
If the Moon is in the waning gibbous phase, what phase will follow next?
If the Moon is in the waxing crescent phase, which phase will come next?
If the Moon is waxing, is the illuminated portion increasing or decreasing?
If today is a Full Moon, what phase will the Moon be in approximately one week later?
Which phase of the Moon occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon?
