Form 3: Waning Phases of the Moon Exercise

Form 3: Waning Phases of the Moon

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Form 3: Waning Phases of the Moon

Focus on the waning phases of the Moon as its illuminated surface decreases. Test your knowledge of these lunar cycle stages.

Questions

  1. MultiChoice

    What phase immediately follows a Full Moon?

  2. MultiChoice

    What does 'waning' mean in astronomy?

  3. MultiChoice

    What phase occurs when half of the Moon is lit after Full Moon?

  4. MultiChoice

    Which phase comes right before the New Moon?

  5. MultiChoice

    In the Northern Hemisphere, which side of a Waning Crescent is lit?

  6. MultiChoice

    How much of the Moon is illuminated during a Waning Gibbous?

  7. MultiChoice

    What phase comes between Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent?

  8. MultiChoice

    About how many days after Full Moon is the Third Quarter?

  9. MultiChoice

    What is another common name for the Third Quarter phase?

  10. MultiChoice

    If the lit surface is shrinking and less than half full, what phase is it?

  11. MultiChoice

    In what chronological order do waning phases occur after Full Moon?

  12. MultiChoice

    Why does the Moon appear to shrink during waning phases?