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Moon phases quiz

This 4th-grade moon phases quiz helps students practice naming and ordering lunar phases and understanding the lunar cycle. It includes multiple-choice and select-all questions to reinforce key concepts about the Moon’s appearances throughout the month.

By Edform · Science · Grade 4 · Published Oct 15, 2026 · New

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Questions

  1. Which phase of the Moon comes right after the new moon?
  2. Which of the following are phases when the Moon appears more than half lit? Select all that apply.
  3. The Moon takes about one month to complete all its phases.
  4. What is the phase called when the Moon is completely lit up as seen from Earth?
  5. Put these Moon phases in the correct order, starting after new moon.
  6. Which phase comes right before the new moon?
  7. Select all phases where the Moon is getting smaller each night.
  8. The first quarter moon appears as a half circle in the sky.
  9. What is the name of the phase when the Moon is between full moon and third quarter, and is shrinking?
  10. How many main phases does the Moon have in one lunar cycle?

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