it's just a phase
Why does the moon appear to shine in the night's sky?
It reflects the sun's light
how many types of eclipses?
2
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What is the umbra
The moon is moving toward the full moon phase and is more than a quarter of it is visible
waxing gibbous
what does waxing mean?
it is getting bigger
During a solar eclipse what phase is the moon right before and after the eclipse?
New moon
why do seasons occur?
Seasons occur due to the Earth's tilt on its axis and revolution around the sun.
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Phases
how long does it take for the earth to revolve around the sun
24 hrs
The moon has how many phases?
8
In order for a lunar or solar eclipse to occur, what needs to happen?
the sun, moon, and Earth are in a straight line
How many hemispheres are there?
2
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lunar eclipse
exceptionally high tides occur during the full moon phase are called?
Spring tides
We see this part of the moon as it orbits Earth.
What is the illuminated surface?
Name the types of eclipses.
What is lunar and solar?
T/F the northern and the southern hemisphere experience opposite seasons?
True
laprati aolsr pecelsi
partial lunar eclipse
How many days does it take for the moon to go through its cycle?
about 28 (29) days
Why do we always see the same side of the moon?
revolves and rotates at the same speed
During a lunar eclipse what phase is the moon right before and after the eclipse?
Full moon
which of the following best describes why the Earth has the four seasons?
the 23.5 degree tilt of the Earth is the primary reason for the seasons
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