Phrases of the Moon

Quiz?

Look and fill in the gaps.

1. The ________ is the phase of the moon when it is completely illuminated.
2. The ________ occurs when the moon is not visible from Earth.
3. The ________ is the phase when half of the moon is illuminated and is increasing in brightness.
4. The ________ is the phase when the moon is less than half illuminated and is increasing in brightness.
5. The ________ is the phase when the moon is more than half illuminated and is decreasing in brightness.
6. The ________ is the phase when half of the moon is illuminated and is decreasing in brightness.
7. The ________ is the phase when the moon is less than half illuminated and is decreasing in brightness.

Circle the correct option. The phrase 'Once in a blue moon' refers to something that happens regularly/rarely.

Answer:

• The phrase 'Once in a blue moon' refers to something that happens rarely.