Lunar Eclipse
What is a lunar eclipse?
When Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon
During a solar eclipse, the Moon is between which two celestial bodies?
The Earth and the Sun
What is low tide?
When the water level is lowest
About how long does it take the Moon to complete one cycle of phases?
29.5 days
Where does the Moon get its light?
The Sun
During a lunar eclipse, which object is in the middle?
The Earth
What is a solar eclipse?
When the Moon blocks the Sun
What causes tides on Earth?
Gravity from the Moon and Sun
During which phase can we see the entire lighted half of the Moon?
Full Moon
Which Moon phase occurs when the Moon is not visible from Earth?
New Moon
During which moon phase does a lunar eclipse occur?
Full Moon
During a solar eclipse, what is blocked?
The Sun's light
Areas closest to and farthest from the Moon experience:
High tides
Why do we see different phases of the Moon?
The Moon revolves around Earth
What is an eclipse?
When one object in space blocks the light from another object
What is another name for a lunar eclipse when the Moon appears red?
Blood Moon
During which moon phase does a solar eclipse occur?
New Moon
What is the difference between high tide and low tide called?
Tidal range
What does "waxing" mean?
Getting larger
During which Moon phase are tides usually the highest?
New Moon and Full Moon
When can a lunar eclipse be seen?
at night
When can a solar eclipse be seen?
During the day
The Moon's __________ causes the oceans to bulge.
gravitational pull
A gibbous moon is:
More than half lighted
Why don't eclipses happen every month?
The Moon's orbit is slightly tilted