How many main phases does the Moon go through in its monthly cycle?
Marvelous!
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What causes the Moon to have phases?
Bullseye!
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During which phase of the Moon is the illuminated portion increasing?
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During which phase of the Moon is the illuminated portion decreasing?
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During a ___, the Moon appears completely dark from Earth.
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Which phase of the Moon occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon form a right angle?
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True or false: The Moon goes through a complete cycle of phases roughly every 29.5 days.
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What is the phase of the Moon when it is positioned between the Earth and the Sun?
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Which Moon phase has this description: Only a small sliver of the Moon is visible, and it's increasing?
A ___ Moon occurs when half of the Moon's surface is illuminated, and it's increasing.
Magnificent!
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Which phase of the Moon occurs between the first quarter and full Moon phases?
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True or false: A lunar eclipse can only occur during a full Moon.
Amazing! 👍
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What phase of the Moon occurs when the Moon is positioned on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun?
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During a ___ Moon, half of the Moon is illuminated, and it's decreasing.
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Which phase of the Moon occurs between the last quarter and new Moon phases?
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The end is approaching! Put the following Moon phases in the correct order. Third Quarter, First Quarter, New Moon, Full Moon New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Third Quarter Full Moon, New Moon, Third Quarter, First Quarter First Quarter, New Moon, Third Quarter, Full Moon
Sensational!
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You're almost at the end! What is the name given to the line dividing the illuminated and dark halves of the Moon?
Here's the final question: a solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is in which phase?
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