What causes the moon to appear as if it changes shape in the night sky?
Understanding the Moon's Phases
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Emma Peterson
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The video explains why the moon appears to change shape in the night sky, detailing the eight phases of the moon. It describes how the moon's orbit around Earth affects our view of its illuminated side, leading to different phases. The phases include new moon, crescent, quarter, gibbous, and full moon. The video encourages viewers to observe the moon and track its phases, highlighting that the moon itself doesn't change shape, but our perspective of its lit side does. It concludes by inviting questions from viewers.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The sun's position changes.
The Earth's shadow covers the moon.
The moon's surface changes.
Our view of the moon changes as it orbits Earth.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How long does it take for the moon to complete one orbit around Earth?
One week
One month
One year
One day
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first phase of the moon called?
New moon
Crescent moon
Full moon
Gibbous moon
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During which phase is the moon fully illuminated as seen from Earth?
New moon
Quarter moon
Full moon
Crescent moon
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the moon's appearance after the full moon phase?
It becomes a new moon immediately.
It starts to shrink back to a gibbous moon.
It stays full for a week.
It disappears completely.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the phase called when the moon looks like a half-circle?
Full moon
New moon
Gibbous moon
Quarter moon
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the moon's appearance change after the gibbous phase?
It becomes a new moon.
It becomes a crescent moon.
It becomes a quarter moon.
It becomes a full moon.
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