The Earth
How long does one rotation of the Earth take?
24 hours
How can we see the moon?
It reflect the sun's light
What happens during a lunar eclipse?
The Earth comes between the sun and the moon creating a shadow.
What is the summer solstice?
Longest day of the year
How long does it take the Earth to orbit the sun? (one revolution)
How long is one lunar cycle? (How long it takes for the moon to go around the earth)
29 days or 1 month
What happens during a solar eclipse
The moon comes between the Earth and the sun creating a shadow
What is the winter solstice?
Shortest day of the year
What does the Earth's rotation give us?
Day and night
How many phases does the moon have?
8
What type of moon do we need for a lunar eclipse?
Full moon
What is an equinox?
When day and night are equal?
What does the Earth's revolution give us?
4 Seasons
What is the first phase of the moon?
New Moon
What type of moon do we need for a solar eclipse?
New moon
What season does the vernal equinox indicate the beginning of?
Spring
The tilt of the Earth's axis
What are the moon phases in order?
New Moon, Waxing Crescent, 1st Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, 3rd Quarter, Waning Crescent
What is the name of the shadow during an eclipse?
Umbra/ Penumbra