Moon Phases
How many moon phases are there?
8
How many seasons are there
4
What happens at the equinox
At the equinox, Earth's two hemispheres are receiving the sun's rays equally. Night and day are often said to be equal in length.
What happnes at solstice?
the sun appears at its highest elevation with a noontime position that changes very little for several days before and after the summer solstice.
how long does it take for earth to make a full rotation
23 hours 56 minutes 4.091 seconds
What is waxing
The moon getting brighter
What is the coldest season
winter
When does the equinox start
September 22
When does summer solstice start
June 21
Does the moon rotates
Yes
What is waning?
When the moon gets darker
Whats the shortest season
winter
When does equinox end
September 22
When does winter solstice start
December 21
What does the moon rotates on
Its axis
Whats the 1st phase
New Moon
Whats the hottest season
summer
What is the equinox
When was solstice discoverd
around 10,200 BC
What does the eart rotate on
Its axis
How long does it take for the moon phase to turn
24 hours
whats the longest season
summer
When was the equinox get discovered
September 23, 1991
Who discovered solstice
Galileo
What is rotation
an object's spinning motion about its own axis