All about that moon
Moon Phases
Asteroids, meteors, meteoroids, meteorites, oh my!
Moon Tides
Eclipses
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About how long does it take for the moon to complete an orbit around the Earth?
About a month
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This is the phase of the moon that commonly inspires "werewolves" so look out!
Full Moon
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If you see a meteor you may call it this:
Meteors
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Does the moon or sun have a stronger effect on tides?
The moon
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This is a lunar eclipse
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The moon moves about _________ cm away from us each year!
3.78 cm
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If the moon is lit up on the left side, the moon is....
Waning
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How big is the biggest asteroid?
583 miles!
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What causes tides in the ocean?
The gravity of moon/sun
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A space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
Penumbra
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If I weighed 120 pounds on Earth, how much would I weigh on the moon?
20 pounds
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How long does it take for a cycle to get from New Moon to Full Moon?
about 15 days
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The asteroid belt is between which two planets?
Mars and Jupiter
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How often a day do we have low tide?
Twice
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What is the order of the celestial bodies during a solar eclipse?
Sun - Moon - Earth
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What is the most common theory on how the moon formed?
Moon formed during a collision with Earth. The debris from this impact collected in an orbit around Earth to form the Moon.
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Why can't we see the New Moon?
The sun is hitting the back of the moon.
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What are asteroids made of?
Rock
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When do the strongest gravitational forces occur?
When the moon and sun are aligned.
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How long can a lunar eclipse last?
An hour and forty minutes
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Who was the first man to step on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
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Did anyone catch the moon last night, what was it?
Waxing Crescent
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Compare and contrast a meteoroid, meteor, and meteorite.
A meteoroid is a small solid particle that travels through space, if they burn up in earth's atmosphere they are called meteor. A meteoroid that actually reaches Earth's surface is called a meteorite.
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Which country has the highest tides?
Canada
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When is the next solar eclipse in Ohio?
2024