The Phases of the Moon

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Moon Phase Quiz

In the questions below, we assume that you are observing from the Northern Hemisphere. It would still be correct for Southern Hemisphere observers, but the references to "north" and "south" directions would have to be reversed. (Don't worry, your answers won't be reported to anyone! This is just for your benefit.)

  If you observed the First Quarter Moon high in the southern sky, approximately what time would it be? First Quarter Moon
  1: It would be early morning.
2: It would be about sunset.
3: It would be about midnight.
4: It would be about noon.

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  If you observed the Full Moon Moon high in the southern sky, approximately what time would it be? First Quarter Moon
  1: It would be early morning.
2: It would be about sunset.
3: It would be about midnight.
4: It would be about noon.

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  If you observed the Last Quarter Moon rising in the East, approximately what time would it be? First Quarter Moon
  1: It would be late morning.
2: It would be about sunset.
3: It would be about midnight.
4: It would be just before dawn.

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  If you looked all day and all night and still couldn't find the Moon in a clear sky, near what phase would it likely be? First Quarter Moon
  1: It would be near New Moon
2: It would be near First Quarter Moon.
3: It would be a Full Moon.
4: It would be approximately Last Quarter Moon.

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