moon phases
What does a full moon look like?
A full moon is when the full shadow or full circle of the moon appears.
True or false is the moon drifting away from earth?
Yes the moon is drifting away from earth , But by only 3.8cm per YEAR.
What apollo mission first landed on the moon?
apollo 11
what is a solar eclipse?
When the moon passes In Front of the sun blocking the suns light making it dark.
what are the 2 types of tides?
Spring tides and neap tides.
What does a first quarter moon look like?
A first quarter moon is when the right half of the moon has light and the left half doesn't.
what does a waxing gibbous look like?
A waxing gibbous is when a little bit over half of the moon has light on the right side.
What year did people land on the moon?
1969
What eclipses come in pairs?
Solar and lunar
True or false , Tides occur at a different time each day.
True
What does a last quarter moon look like?
A 3rd quarter moon is when the left half of the moon has light and the right half doesn't.
What does a waning gibbous Moon look like?
A waning gibbous is when a little bit over half of the moon has light on the left side.
How many people have been on the moon?
12
How many total types of eclipses are there?
7
how many times do spring tides occur per month?
2
What does a new moon look like?
A new moon is when there is no light reflected off the moon.
what is Earth's only natural satellite?
The moon
Which direction does the moon orbit earth?
Counterclockwise
What is a partial solar eclipse?
When only part of the moon passes in front of the sun
Are spring tides like normal tides?
No they are higher or lower than normal tides.
What does a waxing crescent look like?
A waxing crescent is when the right side of the moon has a crescent shape kind of like a curve showing light.
What does a waning crescent look like?
Its on the left side of the moon in a crescent shape.
What is a Maria?
Dark patches on the moon.
What is the longest a solar eclipse can be?
7 minutes and 32 seconds.
How often do tides occur?
Every 24 hrs and 50mins