Vocabulary
This is the moon phase that is between a full moon and half moon
Gibbous
The Sun is also called a _________ where we get our main light source from
star
This is the percentage that the the Moon is illuminated ALWAYS (with the exception of an eclipse)
50%
What is the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse
The solar eclipse is when the Sun goes dark (covered by the moon) , the lunar eclipse is when the moon goes dark
This is used to describe when the moon is getting bigger
waxing
Light travels in a _______ line
straight
Where is the moon in relation to the Earth and Sun during a new moon?
between the sun and the Earth
How often does a lunar eclipse happen?
At least twice a year
this is used to describe when the moon is getting smaller
waning
a year/ 365 days
If you see a full moon one night, how long will it be when you see the next full moon?
29.5 days (I'll accept 30)
The conditions needed for an eclipse
Full moon, the Earth,moon and Sun in a complete straight line
to shine light onto something
illuminate
As the moon moves further away from the Sun, it gets _______illuminated
more
Explain what the terminator is
its the line between the light and dark side of the moon
Explain what happens when the Moon goes through a lunar eclipse
The Moon is full, then goes dark, then turns reddish orange, then goes back to a full moon
when the moon is not visible from Earth
new moon
The amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
Whats the difference between an exomoon and our moon?
An exomoon is outside our solar system
When was the last lunar eclipse?
September 7, 2025