Fun facts about the Moon. A rapid-fire quiz!
How much do you know about the Moon? In this article, we’ll present fun facts about the Moon in a quiz format—from basic information to celestial events, as well as history and culture related to the Moon.
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If you come across a question you don’t know the answer to, take this opportunity to look it up and use it as a chance to deepen your knowledge about the Moon!
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Trivia about the Moon. A quick-fire quiz! (1–10)
How far apart are the Moon and the Earth?
- About 380,000 kilometers
- about 1.5 million kilometers
- about 580,000 kilometers
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About 380,000 kilometers
The distance between the Moon and the Earth is about 380,000 kilometers. However, since the Moon orbits the Earth in an elliptical path, it is about 406,000 kilometers at its farthest and about 364,000 kilometers at its closest, with an average distance of approximately 380,000 kilometers.
Where is the Moon located during the new moon?
- the opposite side of the Sun as seen from Earth
- Directly opposite the Sun as seen from Earth
- 90 degrees to the left from Earth toward the Sun
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Directly opposite the Sun as seen from Earth
At new moon, the Moon is positioned directly between the Earth and the Sun from our point of view. In other words, the Moon lies in the same direction as the Sun as seen from Earth, and the side of the Moon facing Earth receives no sunlight, making it invisible to us. For reference, the configuration opposite the Sun as seen from Earth occurs at full moon.
What is the pattern of the Moon’s craters said to resemble in Southern Europe?
- cheesemaker
- Big face
- crab
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crab
In Japan, it’s said that a rabbit is pounding mochi, but in Southern Europe there’s a tradition of describing the moon’s craters as a crab. People have imagined various shapes in the moon’s patterns throughout history.
Under what circumstances does a total solar eclipse occur?
- When the moon is completely within Earth’s shadow
- When the Earth is completely within the Moon’s shadow
- When the Earth is completely within the Sun's shadow
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When the Earth is completely within the Moon’s shadow
A total solar eclipse is an astronomical phenomenon that occurs when, at new moon, the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun and the Earth falls entirely within the Moon’s shadow. At that time, the Moon completely covers the Sun, creating a region called the path of totality where sunlight does not reach the Earth.
What fraction of Earth’s gravity is the Moon’s?
- 1/2
- 1/6
- 1/4
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1/6
The Moon’s gravity is about one-sixth that of Earth. This means your weight on the lunar surface is roughly one-sixth of your weight on Earth.