The Moon
Does the moon produce its own light?
No, the moon gets its light form the Sun.
What causes the phases of the Moon?
They are caused by the Moon orbiting Earth.
What is an eclipse?
An astronomical event where one space object blocks the light from another.
What color does the moon appear during the blood moon?
Red
Is a Blood Moon visible from the entire Earth?
No, only the night side of the Earth can see it
How long does it take for the Moon to have all its phases?
30 days
Does the Moon has gravity?
Yes, it does.
What type of eclipse happens when the Moon moves between the sun and the Earth?
Solar eclipse
What kind of eclipse causes a blood moon?
Total lunar eclipse
How often do lunar eclipse usually occur?
Usually 2 to 4 lunar eclipse per year
Is there air in the Moon?
No, Moon has no breathable atmosphere.
How many phases are in a full cycle?
8 phases
What are the two types of eclipses?
Solar and lunar eclipses
What phase the Moon must be in to have a Blood Moon?
Full Moon.
What is the difference between a partial and a total lunar eclipse?
In partial eclipse only part of the Moon enters Earth's shadow; in a total eclipse the entire Moon does
Who was the first man to walk in the Moon?
EXTRA 50 POINTS: When did he walk in the Moon?
Neil Armstrong.
1969
What phase comes after the New Moon?
The first quarter.
For how long the Sun is completely blocked by the Moon?
Around 7 to 8 minutes
Is a Blood Moon different from a regular lunar eclipse?
Why?
Yes. A Blood Moon only refers to a total lunar eclipse, when the entire Moon seems to be dark.
How does the Moon slowly moving away from Earth affect eclipses?
As the Moon moves away, total solar eclipses become shorter and rarer
What are the wholes in the Moon?
Craters, formed by impacts from asteroids and comets.
Does the Moon actually moves away from us?
Yes, it does constantly.
At what phase of the Moon the Solar eclipse happens?
At New Moon
When is the next Blood Moon?
March 3rd, 2026.
Why will total solar eclipses eventually stop happening in distant future?
Eventually the moon will be too far away to completely cover the Sun