solar eclipse
When can you view a solar eclipse
during the day
Where is a lunar eclipse viewed from?
The night time half of the Earth
How many days is the lunar cycle?
29.5 days
What is the moon phase called when we see the whole moon?
Full Moon
Penumbera
the partially shaded outer region of the shadow cast by an opaque object.
Where can a total solar eclipse be viewed from?
The Umbra
What is a lunar eclipse?
When the moon appears to disappear from the night sky then later reappear (sometimes with a blood like hue).
Name the moons in the waxing cycle from the new moon.
New moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbus, Full Moon
What are the two phases that we see more than half of the moon but not the whole thing?
Annular Eclipse
occurs when the Moon passes directly between Earth and the Sun but is too far away in its orbit to completely cover the solar disk.
Describe what the Earth will experience during a solar eclipse.
dark, cool air, an eerie looking sky
How long might a lunar eclipse last?
A few hours
Name the Waning cycle starting with the full moon.
Full moon, Waning Gibbus, Third Quarter, Waning Crescent, New Moon
What is the difference between the first and third quarter?
The opposite side of the moon is illuminated
Partial Eclipse
an eclipse of a celestial body in which only part of the luminary is obscured or darkened.
What equipment do you need to view a solar eclipse and what will happen if you do not use it?
special glasses. Viewing a solar eclipse without them can cause blindness or other damage to your eyes.
During a lunar eclipse do viewers see the Umbra or penumbra?
Umbra
What side of the moon is always seen?
the same side
Which direction does sunlight tavel in to reach the moon?
Straight
Total Eclipse
an eclipse in which the whole of the disk of the sun or moon is obscured.
Which side of the Earth will see a solar eclipse?
The side facing the sun (day time)
What phase is the moon in during a lunar eclipse?
Full moon
Why isn't there a solar and lunar eclipse each month?
the plane of the moon's orbit around Earth is tilted at 5 degrees compared to Earth's orbit around the sun.
Why does the moon shine light?
It reflects sunlight
Umbra
the fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object, especially the area on the earth or moon experiencing the total phase of an eclipse.