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Eclipses and Phases of the Moon – A small introduction to start MCQ
The phases of the Moon and eclipses are fascinating celestial phenomena that occur due to the relative positions of the Earth, the Moon, and the Sun. As we know that the Moon orbits Earth and by this rotation we see different portions of the moon with different shapes just like first moon, illuminated half, new moon, first quarter of the moon, full moon, and last quarter of the moon and no moon called “Amavasya or Amaavas”. Eclipses happen when one celestial body moves into the shadow of another. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon comes between the Earth and Sun, while a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and Moon. Understanding these natural events helps us explore basic astronomy and the rhythmic patterns of our sky.
Here is a complete educational package on Eclipses and Phases of the Moon in form of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs).
Let’s start the MCQs on Eclipses and Phases of the Moon
01) Which of the option could be the cause of the phases of the Moon?
A) The Earth’s rotation
B) Moon’s shadow on Earth
C) Earth’s shadow on the Moon
D) The Moon’s changing position relative to Earth and Sun
Correct answer is option “D”
02) Which of the following phase of the moon comes right after the new moon?
A) First quarter
B) Waxing crescent
C) Waning crescent
D) Full moon
Correct answer is option “B”
03) The Moon is in which of the following phase when it is completely visible from the Earth?
A) New moon
B) First quarter
C) Full moon
D) Last quarter
Correct answer is option “C”
04) How often do we can see a full moon?
A) Once a year
B) Once a week
C) appx every 30 days
D) Every 7 days
Correct answer is option “C”
05) Which of the following eclipse occurs only during the full moon?
A) Solar eclipse
B) Partial eclipse
C) Annular eclipse
D) Lunar eclipse
Correct answer is option “D”
06) Which of the following eclipse occurs only during a new moon?
A) Lunar eclipse
B) Supermoon
C) Solar eclipse
D) Penumbral eclipse
Correct answer is option “C”
07) During a solar eclipse, which of the following option correct that ___________ align in a straight line?
A) Sun–Moon–Earth
B) Earth–Moon–Sun
C) Moon–Earth–Sun
D) Earth–Sun–Moon
Correct answer is option “A”
08) What do we call the first visible crescent of the Moon after the new moon?
A) Gibbous moon
B) Half moon
C) Waxing crescent
D) Waning crescent
Correct answer is option “C”
09) Which of the following is the term used for the phase when the Moon is shrinking?
A) Waxing
B) Waning
C) Crescent
D) Illuminating
Correct answer is option “B”
10) What is called from the following the duration between two full moons?
A) Sidereal month
B) Solar month
C) Lunar month
D) Eclipse cycle
Correct answer is option “C”
11) Why the eclipses does not occur every month? Which option is correct among the following?
A) The Moon doesn’t always reflect light
B) The Moon’s orbit is tilted
C) The Earth’s orbit is oval
D) The Sun moves differently
Correct answer is option “B”
12) The shadow of which of the following option causes a total lunar eclipse?
A) Moon’s shadow
B) Earth’s penumbra
C) Earth’s umbra
D) Sun’s corona
Correct answer is option “C”
13) Which kind of eclipse from the following occurs when the Moon blocks the center of the Sun but leaves a ring visible?
A) Total lunar eclipse
B) Partial solar eclipse
C) Annular solar eclipse
D) Penumbral eclipse
Correct answer is option “C”
14) Which phase of the Moon comes after the full moon?
A) Waxing crescent
B) Waning gibbous
C) First quarter
D) New moon
Correct answer is option “B”
15) How long does it take the Moon to complete one full cycle of phases?
A) 24 hours
B) 7 days
C) About 30 days
D) 365 days
Correct answer is option “C”
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