Phases of celestial bodies Quiz

Explore the phases of celestial bodies with this astronomy quiz. Test your understanding of lunar and planetary cycles!

#1

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

Full moon
New moon
First quarter
Third quarter
#2

What is the name of the phase where the entire illuminated side of the Moon is visible from Earth?

Full moon
New moon
First quarter
Third quarter
#3

During which phase of Mars is it closest to Earth?

Gibbous phase
New phase
Opposition
Conjunction
#4

During which phase of the Moon can a solar eclipse occur?

New moon
Full moon
First quarter
Third quarter
#5

During which phase of the Moon does a waxing crescent appear?

New moon
Full moon
First quarter
Third quarter
#6

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

Rotation of the Moon
Rotation of the Earth
Revolution of the Earth
Revolution of the Moon
#7

In which phase of Venus is it seen as a thin crescent?

New Venus
Full Venus
First quarter Venus
Third quarter Venus
#8

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

Full moon
New moon
First quarter
Third quarter
#9

What is the name of the phenomenon where the Moon partially covers the Sun as seen from Earth?

Lunar eclipse
Solar eclipse
Partial eclipse
Annular eclipse
#10

What is the name of the phase where the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun?

Full moon
New moon
First quarter
Third quarter
#11

During which phase of the Moon does a lunar eclipse occur?

Full moon
New moon
First quarter
Third quarter
#12

During which phase of Mercury can it be seen from Earth with its maximum brightness?

Gibbous phase
New phase
Full phase
Crescent phase
#13

What is the name of the phenomenon where Venus appears to move across the face of the Sun as seen from Earth?

Venusian transit
Solar eclipse
Aphelion
Venusian occultation
#14

During which phase of Jupiter are its four largest moons most easily visible?

Full phase
New phase
Crescent phase
Gibbous phase
#15

In which phase of Saturn are its rings most prominently visible from Earth?

Gibbous phase
New phase
Full phase
Crescent phase
#16

What is the name of the phenomenon where Venus passes between the Earth and the Sun?

Inferior conjunction
Transit
Opposition
Conjunction
#17

During which phase of Uranus does it appear largest from Earth?

Full phase
New phase
Crescent phase
Gibbous phase

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