Rotation and revolution
The spinning of Earth on its axis
rotation
No moon is visible because the sun is only illuminating the side of the moon that the earth doesn't see.
new moon phase
causes years to pass by. Takes 365 days
The orbit of Earth
Earth has _____ because its axis is tilted as it moves around the sun.
seasons
_____are the longest and shortest days of the year
solstices
vThe movement of an object around another object
orbit / revolution
entire lit side of the moon is seen
full moon phase
division of the year associated with certain weather patterns and daylight hours. Takes 3 to 6 months.
season
Sunlight that is highly concentrated or focused; causes summer
direct sunlight
occur when the day and night are equally as long.
equinoxes
An imaginary line that passes through Earth's center and the North and South poles, about which Earth rotates
axis
Right half of moon is visible, it is waxing.
First Quarter Moon Phase
Northern axis is closest to the sun causing Summer in the northern hemisphere. Longest day in the Northern hemisphere.
June Solstice
Sunlight that has low concentration or is spread across a large area; causes winter
Indirect Sunlight
Northern axis is closest to the sun causing Summer in the northern hemisphere. Longest day in the Northern hemisphere.
June Solstice
one half of the earth
hemisphere
A lunar eclipse happens when
the Earth is between the moon & Sun and Earth's shadow hits the moon (SEM)
The southern axis is closest to the sun causing Summer in the southern hemisphere. The longest day in the Southern Hemisphere.
December Solstice
the warmest season of the year
summer
Southern axis is closest to the sun causing Summer in the southern hemisphere. Longest day in the Southern Hemisphere.
December Solstice
23.5 degrees
Earth's Tilt
A solar eclipse happens when
the Moon is between the Earth & Sun and the moon's shadow hits the Earth (SME)
means "equal night" and day and night are equal on all parts of the planet. happen in the Spring and Fall.
Equinox
the coldest season of the year
winter
means "equal night" and day and night are equal on all parts of the planet. happen in the Spring and Fall.
Equinox