Eclipses
Lunar Phases
Auroras
Seasons, Equinoxes, & Solstices
Quick Facts
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What are the two types of Eclipses?
Solar and Lunar Eclipses
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During this lunar phase, the entire face of the Moon is lit up. What is it called?
The Full Moon
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What is the scientific name for the Northern Lights?
Aurora Borealis
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What season do we get more hours of sunlight during the day?
Summer
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Summer, Winter, Fall, and Spring are examples of what?
Seasons
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What happens during a Solar Eclipse?
The Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, which causes the moon to cast a shadow on Earth.
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During this lunar phase, the moon is entirely dark and cannot be seen from Earth. What is it called?
The New Moon
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Do you usually see Auroras near the Equator, or the North and South Poles?
The North and South Poles
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Why do we experience different seasons?
As the Earth revolves, the angle of sunlight changes.
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What is in the centre of our Solar System?
The Sun
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What happens during a Lunar Eclipse?
The Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the moon.
300
What does it mean when we say the Moon is waxing?
The visible/illuminated portion of the moon is getting larger.
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What do the Northern Lights symbolize in Indigenous culture?
Spirits
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Why do we get less hours of sunlight during the Winter?
The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, so the sun travels a shorter path in the sky.
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Why do we have daytime and nighttime?
The Earth's rotation
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During a _____ Solar Eclipse, part of the sun is covered by the Moon.
Partial Solar Eclipse
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How long does it take for the Moon to orbit Earth?
About 27 days
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Where can you view the Aurora Australis?
The Southern Hemisphere
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What day do we get the most sunlight?
The Summer Solstice (June 21st)
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What causes the ocean's tides to rise and fall?
Gravity of the Moon (and the sun)
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DAILY DOUBLE
What is the name of the effect that causes the Moon to appear red during a total lunar eclipse?
The Rayleigh Effect
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Is this Moon Waxing or Waning?
Waning
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How can we predict when the Aurora's will be more or less active?
Solar Flares
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What is an Equinox, and how often do they occur?
When there are 12 hours of day, and 12 hours of night. These happen twice a year (March 20, September 22)
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How did people know when spring or summer was starting before modern calendars?
By observing the position of the Sun in the sky.