REVIEW FOR MOON & ECLIPSES QUIZ Quiz Date: ____________________

This quiz will cover information from the last part of our astronomy unit. It will consist of some multiple
choice, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer/diagram questions. You should review your DQs, lab handouts,
simulation, video notes, and concepts from activities we’ve done. Be able to hit the following targets:
 I can diagram and describe the Sun-Earth-Moon system to explain why the Moon’s appearance changes when
viewed from Earth and why we experience eclipses.
 I can name and draw major phases of the Moon and describe patterns in the lunar cycle.
1. A solar eclipse occurs during the __________________ lunar phase.
A. Full Moon C. First Quarter
B. New Moon D. Last Quarter
2. A lunar eclipse occurs during the _________________ lunar phase.
A. Full Moon C. First Quarter
B. New Moon D. Last Quarter
3. What is the name for “A”
shown in the diagram here?
A. partial shadow A

B. umbra
C. umbrella
D. penumbra
B
4. The diagram shown here
represents a:
A. Full Moon C. lunar eclipse
B. solar eclipse D. all of the above – depends on the month
5. We see what we call lunar phases because of:
A. the changing amount of shadow on the Moon
B. the changing amount of light reflecting towards the Earth
C. the changing position of the Sun
D. the tilt of the Earth
6. This term refers to the phases of the Moon where the amount of light we see is growing bigger each day.
A. waxing C. eclipsing
B. waning D. gibbous
7. We would experience eclipses _________________________ a month if it weren’t for the fact that the
Moon’s orbit is ________________ with respect to the Earth.
8. The lunar cycle takes about _______________days to complete.
9. ________% of the Moon’s surface is always illuminated by the Sun except during _____________________.
10. Any Moon phase that has less than half of the side we see illuminated is referred to as a _______________
moon. When more than half of the Moon is illuminated, we call it a ____________________ moon.

11. Draw a diagram of the Moon, Earth, and Sun to:

a. Show which direction the Moon orbits the Earth.
b. Show where the Moon is located in its orbit when we see the New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon,
and Last Quarter (label each). Draw an additional picture showing what each phase would look like to a
viewer when seen from Earth.
c. Show where the dark and light side of the Earth and Moon are.
d. Indicate which phases are ones where it is possible to have an eclipse. Label with the type of eclipse
possible.

12. From Earth, why do we only see one side of the Moon? Use a diagram if it helps your explanation.

13. Draw an example of the following phases of the Moon:

Waxing Crescent Waning Gibbous Waning Crescent Waxing Gibbous

14. Why is it a lot less likely for someone to witness a total solar eclipse than a lunar eclipse? Explain clearly
and use a diagram if it helps.

Across
1. refers to any Moon phase going from the Full Moon to the New Moon
4. the lunar phase that can experience a lunar eclipse
6. the darkest part of a shadow; this is where an eclipse is total
8. the region where an eclipse will be partial
10. the type of lunar phase where less than half of the side we see is illuminated
12. it takes about 29.5 days for the Moon to finish its __________ and begin to repeat
lunar phases
13. the term for when one object in space blocks the light received by another object in
space
14. refers to any Moon phase going from the New Moon to the Full Moon
Down
2. refers to a "bulging" lunar phase
3. the first and last ____________ are lunar phases that are sometimes called "half
moons"
5. the type of eclipse associated with a Full Moon
7. we see the Moon due to the ______________ of light from the Sun
9. the lunar phase that we can't see
11. the type of eclipse associated with a New Moon