Moon Phases
The lunar cycle is divided into how many different phases?
8 phases
Draw the alignment of the three objects that are involved in the solar eclipse.
Sun, Moon, Earth
Draw the alignment of the three objects involved in the lunar eclipse.
Sun, Earth, Moon
When light shines on a smooth object, light reflects off in how many directions?
One
True/False: Every planet has the same number of days in a year - Explain why or why not.
False: Each planet takes a different number of days to orbit the sun.
What is the term used to describe the Moon's phases when the portion of the illuminated surface visible from Earth is growing?
Waxing
What type of Moon occurs during a Solar Eclipse?
New Moon
What type of Moon occurs during a Lunar Eclipse?
Full Moon
When light shines on a rough object, light reflects off in how many directions?
Multiple
What two elements primarily make up the atmosphere of gas and ice giants? (Jupiter and Saturn) (Uranus and Neptune)
Hydrogen and Helium
What is the term used to describe the Moon's phases when the portion of the illuminated surface visible from Earth is shrinking?
Waning
What day of the lunar cycle would a solar eclipse occur?
Day 1
What day of the lunar cycle would a lunar eclipse occur?
Day 14/15
What can shift/change the direction of light?
Passing through a new medium
Name 3 planets that have moons.
Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
Why can we see at most only 50% of the Moon?
The Moon is tidally locked (it does NOT rotate)
What object's shadow is cast on Earth during a Solar Eclipse?
The Moon
What object's shadow is cast on the Moon during a Lunar Eclipse?
The Earth
Correct this statement: All colors of light change directions the same amount.
Some colors of light change direction more than others.
Which planet has the shortest year, which has the longest year?
Mercury (88 days) and Neptune (165 years)
List the 8 phases of the lunar cycle in order.
New Moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full Moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, waning crescent
If a solar eclipse happens tonight what is the minimum number of days that would pass before a lunar eclipse could occur?
14 days
If a lunar eclipse happens tonight what is the minimum number of days that would pass before a solar eclipse could occur?
14 days
What happens to light when it hits a raindrop?
It is refracted - the white light separates into ROY G BIV
List the planets in the correct order starting from the closest to the Sun and working outward.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune