Moon Phases
What phase occurs when the Moon is fully illuminated?
What causes Earth's seasons?
The tilt of Earth’s axis as it orbits the Sun
What is the first day of spring called?
Spring equinox
What are the two types of eclipses?
Solar and Lunar
What force keeps planets in orbit around the Sun?
Gravity
If you look at the moon and earth from the top what would a 3rd quarter moon look like?
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Sun Earth
When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun, which season is it experiencing?
Summer
What date does winter start in the Northern Hemisphere?
December 21
What happens during a solar eclipse?
The Moon blocks the Sun, casting a shadow on Earth.
How long does it take for Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun?
365.25
How long does it take for the Moon to go through all its phases?
28-30 days
When it’s summer in the Southern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Northern Hemisphere?
Winter
What marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere?
Summer Solstice - June 21st
What phase must the Moon be in for a lunar eclipse?
Full moon
What is the shape of Earth’s orbit?
An Eclipse
What is the phase when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun
New Moon
How many degrees is Earth tilted on its axis?
23.5
What day does fall begin in the Northern Hemisphere?
fall Equinox - September 22nd
Where is the moon located during a solar eclipse?
Between and sun and the earth
What is the order of planets?
Mercury-Venus-Earth-Mars-Jupiter-Saturn-Uranus-Neptune-(Pluto)
Name all the moon phases in order starting from a New Moon
New Moon → Waxing Crescent → First Quarter → Waxing Gibbous → Full Moon → Waning Gibbous → Last Quarter → Waning Crescent → New Moon
Why does the equator experience almost the same temperatures year-round?
Because it receives nearly the same amount of sunlight throughout the year
Fill in the blank from _________ to __________ daylight is getting longer
December 21st, June 21st
Which eclipse lasts longer?
Lunar eclipse
If Earth's rotation sped up, what would happen to the length of a day?
Days would get shorts (we would spin off)