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Lunar and Solar Phases and Eclipses Quiz

#1

Which phase of the Moon occurs when the Moon is fully illuminated as seen from Earth?

Full Moon
Explanation

Moon fully illuminated.

#2

What causes the phases of the Moon?

Changes in the Earth's orbit around the Sun
Explanation

Phases due to Earth's orbit changes.

#3

Which lunar phase occurs when the Moon is directly between the Earth and the Sun?

New Moon
Explanation

Moon between Earth and Sun: New Moon.

#4

What is the name for the event when the Moon passes directly between the Sun and Earth, casting a shadow on Earth?

Solar Eclipse
Explanation

Moon casting shadow on Earth: Solar Eclipse.

#5

During which phase of the Moon is a solar eclipse possible?

New Moon
Explanation

Solar eclipse occurs at New Moon phase.

#6

What type of eclipse occurs when the Earth casts a shadow on the Moon?

Lunar Eclipse
Explanation

Shadow cast by Earth on Moon.

#7

What is the term for the point at which the Moon is closest to Earth in its orbit?

Perigee
Explanation

Closest point: Perigee.

#8

What is the term for the phenomenon when the Earth's shadow partially blocks the light from the Sun reaching the Moon?

Penumbra
Explanation

Earth's shadow partially blocks Sun's light: Penumbra.

#9

What is the term for the moment when the Sun appears to be directly above the Earth's equator?

Equinox
Explanation

Sun above Earth's equator: Equinox.

#10

What causes the different phases of the Moon as seen from Earth?

Changes in the angle between the Sun, Moon, and Earth
Explanation

Phases due to angle changes.

#11

What is the angle between the Sun, Moon, and Earth during a lunar eclipse?

180 degrees
Explanation

180-degree angle during lunar eclipse.

#12

During a total solar eclipse, what part of the Sun is still visible?

Corona
Explanation

Corona visible during total solar eclipse.

#13

Which type of eclipse occurs when the apparent size of the Moon is smaller than that of the Sun?

Annular Eclipse
Explanation

Moon's size smaller than Sun's: Annular Eclipse.

#14

What is the name for the line dividing the illuminated and dark halves of the Moon or a planet?

Terminator
Explanation

Line dividing illuminated and dark halves: Terminator.

#15

What is the term for the bright ring of light visible around the Moon during a total solar eclipse?

Corona
Explanation

Bright ring during total solar eclipse: Corona.

#16

What causes the phenomenon known as 'Earthshine' on the Moon?

Reflection of light from Earth onto the Moon
Explanation

Earth's light reflected on Moon: Earthshine.

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