Phases of the Moon
This is the phase when the moon is located between the Earth and the Sun.
What is a New Moon?
The moon appears to glow because it ___________ sunlight.
What is reflects?
A solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, which occurs during this phase.
What is a New Moon?
When we see the entire illuminated side of the moon, we call this
What is a Full Moon?
The amount of time it takes for the moon to complete its full cycle of phases
What is 29.5 days?
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, which only happens during this phase.
What is a Full Moon?
This phase occurs after a full moon but before the third quarter
The same side of the moon always faces the Earth due to this phenomenon
What is synchronous rotation (or tidal locking)?
This is the innermost and darkest part of a shadow
What is the Umbra?
This term describes a moon that appears to be growing.
What is Waxing?
The moon is gradually moving away from the Earth at this rate per year.
What is 1.5 inches?
This is the term for the Moon's path as it travels around Earth
What is an Orbit?
These are the 8 distinct shapes of the moon observed during its monthly cycle.
What are the moon phases?
These are the dark, flat plains on the moon formed by ancient volcanic eruptions.
What are Maria?
The type of tide that occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned (180-degree angle).
What is a Spring Tide?