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What happens during a solar eclipse?
The Moon blocks sunlight from reaching Earth, casting a shadow on its surface.
What is the difference between the Moon’s rotation and its orbit time?
The rotation takes 27.3 days, while the orbit takes about 29.5 days.
What is an annular eclipse?
An annular eclipse occurs when the Moon blocks the Sun but the Sun's outer edge remains visible.
What is a solar eclipse?
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon blocks light from the Sun
Identify the Image
Lunar Eclipse
what are comets made out of?
Dust, Rock, and Ices
What causes the Moon to rise and set an hour later each day?
The Moon’s position changes as it orbits Earth.
What is the significance of the Moon’s position in relation to Earth and the Sun during a full moon?
A full moon occurs when Earth, the Sun, and the Moon are aligned.
What phase of the moon is this?
Last Quarter
How does the average temperature differ between summer and winter?
The average temperature is colder in winter and hotter in summer.
What phase of the moon is this?
Waning Gibbous
When does a total lunar eclipse occur?
A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon is completely in Earth's shadow.
What causes the red appearance of the Moon during a total lunar eclipse?
The red appearance is caused by red light being refracted by Earth's atmosphere, allowing only red light to reach the Moon.
What is synchronous rotation?
Synchronous rotation occurs when the rotation period of a body matches its orbital period.
How long does it take the Moon to orbit Earth?
It takes about 27.3 days for the Moon to orbit Earth.
What type of eclipse occurs when the Moon is furthest from Earth?
An annular eclipse occurs when the Moon is at its apogee.
What is the difference between meteors and meteorites
Meteors do not land on the surface of the earth. Meteorites land on the surface of the earth
What phase of the moon is this
Waxing Crescent
What is a blood moon?
A blood moon is the red appearance of the Moon during a total lunar eclipse.
Compare and contrast the geocentric and heliocentric models.
The geocentric model is one where the Earth is the centre of the universe. All the planets orbit the Earth.
The heliocentric model is one where the Sun is the centre of the universe. All the planets, including Earth, orbit the Sun.
What are the three types of solar eclipses?
Total eclipse, Annular eclipse and Partial eclipse
Identify the Given Picture
Solar Eclipse
What is the umbra in an eclipse?
The umbra is the darkest part of the shadow where light is completely blocked.
What does the term "penumbra" refer to in the context of an eclipse?
The penumbra is the lighter, outer part of the shadow where the Sun is only partially obscured.
How long does it take for the Moon to complete a cycle of phases?
It takes about 29.5 days.