Lunar Phases
Where does the moon get it's light from?
The sun
What does the lunar phase begin with?
A new moon
How many days does it take for the Earth to revolve around the sun?
365
What are the four seasons?
Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall
The waning crescent and waning gibbous are part of which quarter?
The 3rd quarter
What does the lunar phase end with?
A full moon
How many days does it take for the Earth to complete a rotation on it's axis?
24
If it is Spring in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?
Fall
When the moon is waxing, there is _____ light. (more, less)
More
What phase happens during the first week?
Waxing Crescent
What angle is Earth Tilted at?
23.5
If the Southern Hemisphere is receiving indirect sunlight, how are the days going to feel like?
Cold and short
When the moon is waning, there is _____ light.(more,less)
Less
What phase comes after waxing crescent?
Waxing gibbous
Which direction does the Moon revolve around the Earth? (Clockwise or counterclockwise)
Counterclockwise
If the Earth is tilted to where the Northern Hemisphere is getting direct sunlight, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?
Winter
Which phase is before the last quarter?
Waning gibbous.
The waxing crescent,and waxing gibbous are part of which quarter?
The 1st quarter
How long does it take the moon to rotate on it's axis?
27 days
If both hemispheres are facing toward the sun receiving equal sunlight, how many hours of daylight are there?
12 hours