Test your knowledge of the Moon 1 / 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 2 / 10 What causes the Moon to have phases? Earth's shadow Changes in its atmosphere Changing angles of sunlight hitting its surface as it orbits the Earth Changes in its rotation speed 3 / 10 What is the Moon's gravitational pull compared to Earth's? 1/2nd that of Earth's 1/6th that of Earth's 1/3rd that of Earth's Equal to Earth's 4 / 10 What is the term for the dark, flat plains on the Moon? Highlands Rilles Maria Craters 5 / 10 How many astronauts have walked on the Moon as of 2024? 12 6 24 36 6 / 10 What phenomenon occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun? Lunar eclipse Solar eclipse Full Moon New Moon 7 / 10 Who was the first human to set foot on the Moon? John Glenn Buzz Aldrin Michael Collins Neil Armstrong 8 / 10 What is the period of the Moon’s orbit around Earth? 365 Days 7 Days 24 Hours 27.3 Days 9 / 10 What is the phase of the Moon when it is directly opposite the Sun? Quarter Moon New Moon Full Moon Crescent Moon 10 / 10 What is the name of the first spacecraft to land on the Moon? Apollo 13 Sputnik 1 Voyager 1 Luna 2 Your score isThe average score is 83% 0% Restart quiz
