BAGAIMANA TAHAPAN FASE BULAN TERJADI? || FASE BULAN || MOON PHASES

Summary

This video explains the eight phases of the Moon, detailing each stage from New Moon to Waning Crescent. It covers how the Moon's appearance changes as it orbits Earth, starting with a dark, invisible New Moon, followed by a waxing crescent, first quarter, and a full, bright Full Moon. The script then explores the waning phases, including the third quarter and waning crescent, before the cycle repeats. It highlights key dates for each phase, emphasizing the Moon's journey and its visual transformation in the night sky.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Moon is Earth's natural satellite and its appearance changes over time, which is known as the moon phases.
• 😀 There are 8 distinct phases of the Moon, which occur in a cycle from one New Moon to the next.
• 😀 The New Moon phase occurs when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, making it appear dark.
• 😀 In the Waxing Crescent phase, a small sliver of the Moon starts to show, illuminated from the right side.
• 😀 The First Quarter phase happens when the Moon is at a 90-degree angle to the Sun, with half of the Moon's surface visible.
• 😀 The Full Moon phase occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned, with the entire surface of the Moon visible from Earth.
• 😀 The Gibbous phase happens after the Full Moon, where most of the Moon's surface is illuminated except for a small portion on the right.
• 😀 The Third Quarter phase occurs when the left half of the Moon is visible, with the other half in shadow.
• 😀 The Waning Crescent phase happens as the Moon becomes a thin crescent again, visible as a small sliver on the left side.
• 😀 After completing all 8 phases, the Moon starts a new cycle, beginning again with the New Moon.

Q & A

What are the phases of the moon?

The phases of the moon refer to the different appearances of the moon as seen from Earth during its orbit around the planet. There are 8 main phases.

What is the first phase of the moon?

The first phase is the New Moon, where the moon appears dark because it is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, with the side facing Earth not receiving sunlight.

Why does the moon appear dark during the New Moon phase?

The moon appears dark during the New Moon phase because it is between the Earth and the Sun, and the side of the moon facing Earth does not receive any direct sunlight.

What is the Waxing Crescent phase?

The Waxing Crescent phase occurs after the New Moon, where a small sliver of light begins to appear on the right side of the moon as it moves away from conjunction.

When does the First Quarter phase of the moon occur?

The First Quarter phase occurs when the moon has traveled about a quarter of the way around the Earth and is positioned at a 90° angle from the Sun, with half of the moon’s surface visible.

What is the Full Moon phase?

The Full Moon phase occurs when the moon is directly opposite the Sun in the sky, and the entire surface of the moon is visible from Earth, fully illuminated by sunlight.

Can a lunar eclipse happen during a Full Moon?

Yes, a lunar eclipse can happen during a Full Moon, but it only occurs when the moon, Earth, and Sun align perfectly in a straight line.

What happens during the Last Quarter phase?

The Last Quarter phase occurs when the moon is three-quarters of the way around its orbit, and only the left half of the moon's surface is visible from Earth.

What is the Waning Crescent phase?

The Waning Crescent phase is the last phase before the New Moon, where only a small crescent of the moon is visible on the left side, and it is getting closer to being fully dark again.

How many days does it take for the moon to complete its full cycle of phases?

The moon takes approximately 29.5 days to complete its full cycle of phases, starting from the New Moon and returning to the next New Moon.