Moon Basics
What does the moon reflect to shine at night?
The light of the sign
What do we call the phases when the Moon looks completely dark?
New Moon
Which eclipse happens when the Moon blocks the Sun?
Solar Eclipse
How many degrees is Earth tilted
23.5
Which Side of the Moon is lit during the First Quarter?
The right side
How long does it take the moon to complete all its phases
29 days
In the Northern Hemisphere, if the right side is lit, is the moon waxing or waning?
Waxing
Which eclipse happens when Earth's shadow covers the Moon?
Lunar Eclipse
What causes the seasons on Earth?
Earths tilt and orbit around the sun
What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere in December (United States)
Winter
What causes the phases of the moon
The moons orbit around Earth
How is a First Quarter moon different from a Last Quarter Moon?
First Quarter = right half lit: Last Quarter = left half lit
Why don't we have an eclipse every month?
Moons orbit is tilted different from Earth orbit
If it's Winter in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?
Summer
If the Moon is Waxing Gibbous, about how many days until its Full Moon?
2-3 Days
True or False: Earth shadow causes Moon phases
False - phases are caused by the Moon's Orbit, Not Earth's Shadows
If the Moon is Waning Crescent, what phase comes next?
New Moon
During a solar eclipse, which position is the Moon in (New or Full) ?
New Moon
What happens during an equinox?
Day and Night are about equal length
If you see a Half Moon high in the sky at sunset, which phases is it?
First Quarter
What causes eclipse ?
The alignment of the Sun,Earth,and Moon
What phase comes right before the full Moon?
Waxing Gibbous
During a Lunar Eclipse, which position is the Moon in (New or Full)
Full
Whi is it summer in the U.S. in June but Winter in Australia?
Different Hemispheres
What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere if the Northern is in Fall
Summer