Moon Phases
how long does the moon cycle take
28-30 days
table drawn up years in advance about the timing of high and low tides in any location world wide
tide table
What are two types of eclipses?
solar and lunar
Name one one type of shadow
true or false the moon spins on its own axis
true
how many phases does the moon go through
8
How many hours/minutes between high tides?
12 hrs 25 minutes
what safety procedure should you take during a solar eclipse
wear eye safety
This shadow is partially shaded area surrounding umbra.
penumbra
special event occurs when one celestial body passes through shadow of another celestial body
eclipse
when half the moon is visible after waxing crescent a week after new moon
1st quarter
moderate tides occurring when the sun and moon are at right angles with each other
neap tides
happens when the moon phases between the earth and the sun blocking the sunlight from reaching certain areas of the earth
solar eclipse
a lighter shadow surrounded by darker region
antumbra
what part of the moon reflects the light of the sun
moon rocks
moon between earth and the sun, but lit side is facing away from the earth
new moon
tides that occur when sun and moon align during new/full phases combining gravitational forces that enhance lunar tide.
spring tides
occurs when the earth comes between the sun and the moon. the earths shadow falls on the moon.
lunar eclipse
darkest part of shadow light source is blocked
umbra
is the moon bigger than the sun? why do we think it is?
no because its closer to earth so it looks bigger
what phase is when the right side is lit and what phase is the left side lit?
right is waxing left is waning
the _______ created by the moons gravity causes our oceans to ____________
name the 3 solar eclipses and the 3 lunar eclipses
solar: partial, annular, total
lunar: partial, total, penumbral
what is synchronous rotation
the reason why we always see the same side of the moon