Moon Phases
We cannot see this phase of the moon
New Moon
This phase is between full moon and half moon. It is getting smaller.
Waning Gibbous
What separates the inner and outer planets?
the asteroid belt
The planet closest to the sun
Mercury
The last planet in our solar system, an ice giant
Neptune
in the Northern Hemisphere, we see this phase as a thin crescent of light on the right.
Waxing Crescent
This phase is a half moon, on its way to a new moon.
Third Quarter
What is the definition of an eclipse?
when one celestial object covers another
The third planet from the sun
Earth
known as the red planet. #4 on the list
Mars
We see this phase as half a moon on its way to a full moon.
First Quarter
In the Northern Hemisphere, we see this as a thin crescent of light on the left.
Waning Crescent
How does the moon glow?
Reflecting from the Sun
The largest planet
Jupiter
This planet has seven main rings
Saturn
This phase is between a half moon and full moon. It is getting bigger.
Waxing Gibbous
How many phases are there?
8
In which eclipse does the moon come between the sun and earth?
solar eclipse
The planet that has a 90 degree tilt
Uranus
why is pluto no longer considered a planet?
it does not have its own orbit around the sun
This moon is completely illuminated.
Full Moon
How many days does it take for the moon complete all 8 phases?
29.5 days
Which eclipse lasts longer in a larger area of the earth?
lunar eclipse
The hottest planet in the solar system. Also the second one in order.
Venus
last all eight planets in order
mercury
venus
earth
mars
saturn
jupiter
uranus
neptune