Why is the Moon Half Sometimes?

The Moon looks half because of how the Sun lights it up and where it is in the sky. When we see the Moon from Earth, sometimes we only see part of it that is lit by the Sun. This is called a phase of the Moon.

Example: When the Moon is half, we call it the "First Quarter" or "Last Quarter" Moon. This happens when the Moon is at a certain angle compared to the Earth and Sun.

Image description: An image showing a half Moon in the night sky, with a dark side and a bright side clearly shown.

Multiple Choice Questions:

1. Why does the Moon appear half at times?

a) Because it's made of cheese

b) Because of the position of the Earth, Moon, and Sun

c) Because it spins around the Earth

d) Because it is sleep

2. How many phases does the Moon have?

a) Two

b) Four

c) Eight

d) Ten

3. When do we see a full Moon?

a) When it is dark outside

b) When it is sunny

c) When the Moon is between the Earth and Sun

d) When the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon

4. What is a "New Moon"?

a) A Moon that is bright

b) A Moon that is hiding

c) A Moon that is big

d) A Moon that has stars

5. What do we call the Moon when it is fully lit?

a) Half Moon

b) New Moon

c) Full Moon

d) Old Moon

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