Test your knowledge of the Moon 1 / 10 What causes the Moon to have phases? Changes in its rotation speed Changing angles of sunlight hitting its surface as it orbits the Earth Changes in its atmosphere Earth's shadow 2 / 10 What is the name of the first spacecraft to land on the Moon? Luna 2 Voyager 1 Sputnik 1 Apollo 13 3 / 10 What phenomenon occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun? Solar eclipse Lunar eclipse New Moon Full Moon 4 / 10 Who was the first human to set foot on the Moon? Michael Collins John Glenn Buzz Aldrin Neil Armstrong 5 / 10 What is the term for the dark, flat plains on the Moon? Craters Highlands Maria Rilles 6 / 10 What is the phase of the Moon when it is directly opposite the Sun? Full Moon New Moon Crescent Moon Quarter Moon 7 / 10 What is the Moon's gravitational pull compared to Earth's? 1/3rd that of Earth's Equal to Earth's 1/2nd that of Earth's 1/6th that of Earth's 8 / 10 What is the main reason the Moon has more craters than Earth? More meteorites hit the Moon The Moon is closer to the asteroid belt The Moon is older than Earth The Moon has no atmosphere 9 / 10 What is the period of the Moon’s orbit around Earth? 7 Days 365 Days 24 Hours 27.3 Days 10 / 10 How many astronauts have walked on the Moon as of 2024? 36 12 6 24 Your score isThe average score is 83% 0% Restart quiz
