Moon Phases
The phase the moon is in when it is fully dark
What is new moon?
This eclipse happens when the Moon totally blocks the Sun completely
What is total solar eclipse?
What is an equinox?
The phase of the moon where the moon is fully lit
What is full moon?
Only part of the sun is hidden in this eclipse
What is a partial eclipse?
This season follows Winter
What is spring?
The phase that comes after the 3rd quarter
What is Waning Cresent?
Happens when the Moon passes through Earth's shadow
What is a lunar eclipse?
When it is summer in the Northern hemisphere it is this season in the Southern hemisphere
What is Summer?
The phase of the moon where the moon is half on the right and dark on the left side of the moon
What is 1st quarter?
Earth's shadow gives the Moon a reddish color in this eclipse
What is a total lunar eclipse?
This happens around December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere, making it the shortest daylight day
What is winter solstice?