Phases of the Moon
How does the moon appear to change shape?
Depending on the light reflecting from the sun.
How many seasons are there? Name them.
How long does it take for Earth to orbit the Sun?
365 1/4 days
Name all the types of eclipses
Lunar and Solar
How many phases of the Moon are there? Name 5.
8.
What months are in Autumn (in Australia)?
March April May
What is the closest planet to the sun?
Mercury
True or False: You need eclipse glasses for a lunar eclipse?
False
🌖 What is this phase called?
Waning gibbous
What months are in Winter (in Australia)?
June, July and August
What is the furthest planet from the Sun?
Neptune
Why do solar eclipse occur?
When the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, blocking at least some of the Sun and casting a shadow on Earth.
What is the fifth phase of the Moon
Full Moon
What season would it be in Australia if the Southern hemisphere was tilted away from the Sun?
Winter
What is the largest terrestrial planet?
Earth
Is S-M-E for a solar eclipse or lunar eclipse?
Solar Eclipse
How long is a day on the Moon?
29.5 exactly but we'll take 29-30.
Was the hottest day on record in the US or Australia?
US
How long is one day on Venus? (closest guess wins)
243 Earth days
Why don't we see eclipses more often?
Because of the tilt of the moon's axis.