Moon Phases
What causes the moon phases?
2 high tides and 2 low tides
What is an eclipse?
What causes the seasons?
Tilt of the Earth, Earth's revolution around the Sun
How many days does it take for the moon to complete one revolution?
29
High tides occur once every how many hours?
approx 12 hours
What type of eclipse happens when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon?
Lunar Eclipse
What is the position of the Earth's tilt when the Northern Hemisphere is in winter?
Away from direct sunlight
What is the first moon phase?
New moon
The part of the ocean closest to the moon is what kind of tides?
high tide
When does a solar eclipse occur?
When the moon blocks the sun.
What position is the Earth's tilt when the Northern Hemisphere is in Summer?
Toward the direct sunlight
When the moon is half light what phase is it in?
1st quarter or 3rd quarter
The new moon or full moon causes what type of tides?
Spring Tides
What moon phase could cause a solar eclipse?
New Moon
What month does summer occur in the southern hemisphere?
December
What is the difference between waxing and waning?
Waxing is adding more light. Waning is removing light.
Neap tides occur during which phases of the moon?
1st and 3rd quarter
What position would the moon be in for a total lunar eclipse?
Full moon
What month does summer occur in the Northern Hemisphere?
June