QUIZ: Most Can’t Pass This Basic Science Test

How many moon phases are there?

60%
Retry Correct Incorrect The moon’s different phases cause changes in its appearance. As it orbits Earth, the moon cycles through eight distinct phases, with its four primary phases occurring about a week apart. The eight phases are: new, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent.

How many moon phases are there?

  • 6
  • 10
  • 12
  • 8
60%

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