Phases of the Moon
When t he face of the moon is getting smaller, it is called a
Waning Moon
What causes the change of seasons on Earth?
The tilt of the Earth's axis relative to its orbit around the Sun.
What type of eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun?
Solar
What is our galaxy called?
Who was the first man to walk on the Moon?
You must get his first and last name correct to receive the points.
Neil Armstrong from Wapakoneta, Ohio.
When the face of the moon is growing, it is called a
Waxing Moon
When is the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?
Around June 21st
During a solar eclipse, what phase is the Moon in?
New Moon
Which planet is the largest in our solar system?
Jupiter
During the New Moon phase, how does the moon appear from Earth?
Completely Dark
Which lunar phase comes after the waxing gibbous phase?
First Quarter
During the Summer Solstice, which hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun?
Northern Hemisphere
What type of eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon?
Lunar
Our galaxy is a collection of billions of stars, gas, and dust all held together by _______________.
Gravity
How often do total solar eclipses occur?
They are very rare.
How long does it take for the Moon to complete one full cycle of phases?
29.5 days
What occurs during an equinox?
Equal day and night
What phase of the Moon occurs during a lunar eclipse?
Full
What is different about the planet Uranus?
Different Rotation
During a solar eclipse, which part of the shadow is the darkest?
Umbra
What is the phase of the Moon when it's directly between the Earth and the Sun?
What is the Autumnal Equinox also known as?
Fall Equinox
During which lunar phase are tides typically the most extreme?
Full Moon
Mars, known as the red planet, has a ________________ atmosphere.
thin atmosphere, or cold temperature
Gravity is affected by which two variables?
You must name them BOTH to get any points.
Mass & Distance