Phases
What causes the phases of the Moon?
The changing angles of the Sun, Earth, and Moon — we see different portions of the Moon’s sunlit half
How does the moon regulate temperature on earth?
The tides create water currents, moving warm and cold water around
What is a solar eclipse?
When the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking sunlight
How long does it take the Moon to go through all its phases?
One month
Why might the military care about Moon phases?
Night visibility, stealth, and mission planning
What is a lunar eclipse?
When Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow on the Moon
What phase occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun?
New Moon
How did people navigate before maps and GPS?
The moon, sun, and stars
What phase is the Moon in during a solar eclipse?
New moon
During which phase do we see exactly half of the Moon’s surface lit?
First or last quarter
How does the Moon’s gravity affect Earth’s oceans?
Causes tides
What phase is the Moon in during a lunar eclipse?
Full moon
What do we call the phase when more than half of the Moon is illuminated, but it’s not full yet?
Waxing Gibbous
How does global shipping and trade get influenced by the moon
The tides affect when they can dock
Why don’t we have an eclipse every month?
The axis of the moon is slightly off of being level