Instructions
This worksheet is based on the TV documentary about the Moon by Dara O'Briain. Answer the questions below to test your knowledge and understanding of the Moon. Good luck and have fun!
Moon Phases
1. Name the main phases of the Moon, in order:
2. What causes the Moon to go through phases?
Moon Facts
3. How long does it take for the Moon to orbit the Earth?
4. What is the Moon's surface primarily composed of?
Moon Exploration
5. Which spacecraft first landed humans on the Moon?
6. Describe one challenge astronauts face when walking on the Moon:
Creative Thinking
7. If you were an astronaut on the Moon, what would you name a newly discovered crater and why?