Lunar Eclipses
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves into...
The Earth's shadow
Where are you able to see a total solar eclipse?
Should you ever look directly at the Sun, even briefly?
No
What phase occurs after a full moon?
Wanning gibbous
Full moon phase
Solar eclipses can only occur during what lunar phase?
New Moon Phase
What are the four different kinds of solar eclipses?
Total, annular, partial, and hybrid
The Moon's orbital tilt is how many degrees relative to the Earth's orbit?
5 degrees
What happens when a partial lunar eclipse occurs?
Only part of the Moon passes through the Earth's umbra.
How long can a total solar eclipse last?
Last no longer than 7 minutes
We do not see lunar eclipses every month because of the tilt of the Moon's orbit.
The Moon's motion around the Earth causes the Moon to rise, on average, about how many minutes later each day?
50 minutes
What happens when a total lunar eclipse occurs?
The entire Moon moves through the Earth's umbra.
What is the correct alignment during a solar eclipse?
Sun, Moon, Earth
True or False: During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon is darkened but still visible, and appears red in color.
True
How many phases include the word crescent?
2; wanning crescent and waxing crescent
Why would more people most likely be able to see a lunar eclipse than a solar eclipse?
True or False: During a total solar eclipse when the Moon appears to cover the Sun, it does not become dark enough that you can see the stars.
How do the umbra and penumbra of a shadow differ?
The umbra is the central, darker part of a shadow where light is totally blocked. The penumbra is the lighter, outer portion of a shadow that is produced because light is only partially blocked
A new moon occurs once every _____ days.
29.5