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 the Last Quarter phase.
Describe the difference between waxing and waning phases of the Moon.
Describe what happens to the visible part of the Moon during the waxing phases.
Describe what you would see in the sky during a New Moon.
Explain what is meant by a 'gibbous' Moon.
Explain why a Full Moon is so bright in the night sky.
Explain why the same side of the Moon always faces the Earth.
Explain why we see different phases of the Moon from Earth.
What is the name of the phase when half of the Moon's face is illuminated and the right side is visible from the Northern Hemisphere?
Which phase of the Moon is visible when the entire face is dark?
Which phase of the Moon occurs when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated as seen from Earth?
Describe how the angle between the Sun, Earth, and Moon changes during the First Quarter phase.
During which phase of the Moon would you expect the highest tides on Earth, and why?
Explain why a lunar eclipse can only occur during a specific phase of the Moon.
Imagine you observe the Moon for several nights and notice that it appears to grow from a thin crescent to a full circle. Explain the scientific reason for this change in appearance.
