Lunar Phases
In this part of the lunar phases, the Moon looks like it is growing bigger.
Waxing
If it is spring in the northern hemisphere, what season is it in the southern hemisphere?
Fall
What is the Moon phase during a lunar eclipse?
Full Moon
This planet is the smallest in our solar system.
Mercury
In this part of the lunar phases, the Moon looks like it is shrinking.
Waning
Equator
What is the Moon phase during a solar eclipse?
New Moon
This planet is the largest gas giant in our solar system.
Jupiter
Full Moon
The Earth is tilted at what degree?
23.5°
This type of eclipse has total, partial, and annular.
Solar
This planet is sometimes called Earth's "toxic twin."
Venus
In this phase, the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun.
New Moon
The northern hemisphere is facing the sun during this season.
Summer
This type of eclipse includes total, partial, and penumbral.
Lunar
This planet spins on its side at almost 90°.
Uranus
This happens when the Moon is full AND is the closest to us in its orbit.
Supermoon
The northern hemisphere is facing away from the Sun during this season.
Winter
During what type of solar eclipse is the Moon the farthest in its orbit around the Earth?
Annular
This belt is between Mars and Jupiter.
Asteroid Belt