Phases Of The Moon

Question 1

Define the phases of the moon

Answer 1

The phases of the moon is how much the moon appears to us on Earth to be lit up by the sun. The moon doesnt release any light.

Question 2

Full moon

Answer 2

When the side of the moon facing Earth is completely lit up and we see this.

Question 3

New moon

Answer 3

When none of it is lit up and we cant see the moon at all.

Question 4

First & Third Quarter

Answer 4

When the side of the moon facing Earth is lit up by only a half.

Question 5

Waxing

Answer 5

The visible moon seems to get bigger

Question 6

Waning

Answer 6

The visible moon seems to get smaller and smaller

Question 7

Crescent

Answer 7

When less than half of the moon is lit up.

Question 8

Gibbous

Answer 8

When its more than a half of the moon is lit up.

Question 9

Eclipse

Answer 9

An occasion when the sun disappears completely from view while the moon is moving between it and Earth.
Or when the moon becomes darker while the shadow of the Earth moves over it.