BrainMass Quizzes The Moon Test your knowledge of moon phases and movement. 1 When the moon appears to be getting larger in size, it is said to be _____. waxing waning reflecting refracting 2 When the moon is directly between the earth and sun, this may occur. solar eclipse lunar eclipse full moon blood moon 3 The reason we never see the "dark side of the moon (side we never see) is because the moon rotates and revolves at the same speed. true false 4 The moon orbit has a slight wobble, which is a big reason eclipses are not seen every month. true false 5 The lowest tides occur when the moon is in the full moon and new moon positions. true false Submit Quiz