Which statement about the first quarter moon is FALSE?

Which statement about the first quarter moon is FALSE?

A) It occurs about a week after the new moon
B) It is the half moon of the evening sky
C) From the Earth, it appears 25% sunlit
D) It is highest in the sky at sunset
E) It rises about noon


Answer: C

The last quarter phase of the Moon:

The last quarter phase of the Moon:

A) Rises at sunset
B) Sets at sunset
C) Sets at sunrise
D) Rises at sunrise
E) Crosses the meridian at sunrise


Answer: E

While watching a star, you see it moves 15 degrees across the sky. How long have you been watching it?

While watching a star, you see it moves 15 degrees across the sky. How long have you been watching it?

A) 1 minute
B) 3 hours
C) 15 minutes
D) 15 seconds
E) 1 hour


Answer: E

You note that a particular star is directly overhead. It will be directly overhead again in:

You note that a particular star is directly overhead. It will be directly overhead again in:

A) 1 hour
B) 23 hours 56 minutes
C) 24 hours
D) 24 hours 4 minutes
E) 12 hours


Answer: B