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Phases of celestial bodies Quiz

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

New moon

Explanation

No sunlight illuminates the side facing Earth.

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

Full moon

Explanation

Entire face is lit up.

During which phase of Mars is it closest to Earth?

Opposition

Explanation

Directly opposite the Sun.

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

New moon

Explanation

Moon's shadow falls on Earth.

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

First quarter

Explanation

Right half of the Moon is illuminated.

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

Revolution of the Moon

Explanation

Changing angles between the Earth, Moon, and Sun.

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

New Venus

Explanation

Illuminated portion faces away from Earth.

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

New moon

Explanation

Moon passes between Earth and the Sun.

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

Solar eclipse

Explanation

Moon's shadow falls on Earth.

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

New moon

Explanation

No sunlight reaches the side facing Earth.

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

Full moon

Explanation

Earth's shadow falls on the Moon.

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

Full phase

Explanation

Entire illuminated side is visible.

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

Venusian transit

Explanation

Venus moves between the Earth and the Sun.

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

Full phase

Explanation

Brightest phase for observation.

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

Full phase

Explanation

Rings are fully illuminated.

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

Inferior conjunction

Explanation

Venus is directly between Earth and the Sun.

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

Full phase

Explanation

Maximum surface area visible.

Phases of celestial bodies Quiz

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

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

During which phase of Mars is it closest to Earth?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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