Test your knowledge of the Moon 1 / 10 What is the period of the Moon’s orbit around Earth? 27.3 Days 365 Days 7 Days 24 Hours 2 / 10 How many astronauts have walked on the Moon as of 2024? 24 36 12 6 3 / 10 What is the Moon's gravitational pull compared to Earth's? 1/6th that of Earth's Equal to Earth's 1/2nd that of Earth's 1/3rd that of Earth's 4 / 10 What is the term for the dark, flat plains on the Moon? Craters Rilles Maria Highlands 5 / 10 What phenomenon occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun? Lunar eclipse Full Moon Solar eclipse New Moon 6 / 10 What is the phase of the Moon when it is directly opposite the Sun? Full Moon New Moon Quarter Moon Crescent Moon 7 / 10 Who was the first human to set foot on the Moon? Michael Collins Neil Armstrong John Glenn Buzz Aldrin 8 / 10 What is the name of the first spacecraft to land on the Moon? Voyager 1 Apollo 13 Sputnik 1 Luna 2 9 / 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 10 / 10 What is the main reason the Moon has more craters than Earth? The Moon has no atmosphere More meteorites hit the Moon The Moon is closer to the asteroid belt The Moon is older than Earth Your score isThe average score is 77% 0% Restart quiz
