Formation and Features
flat areas on the Moon indicating the presence of lava filling large basins
Maria
The waning phase of the Moon in which a quarter of the lighted side can be seen from Earth.
Last / Third Quarter
The giant hypothesis for the Moon's formation FIRST began with .....
an object the size of Mars crashing into the Earth, forming particles that condensed together, resulting in formation of the Moon!
Sun shines on the FAR side.
Near side ( we see ) is on shadow.
What formed the craters on the Moon?
The impacts from objects in space colliding into the Moon.
About 1 month is the time it takes the Moon to complete its _____________
Lunar Cycle!
True or False:
The Moon has a stable atmosphere where surface features change throughout the seasons.
FALSE!
Surface features remain the same due to NO atmosphere :)
The revolution time of the Moon is 27.3 days. What is the rotation time of the Moon?
27.3 days
Depressions on the Moon
Craters
The waxing phase in which one half of the Moon's surface is illuminated.
First Quarter.