Moon Phases
True or False:
The same side of the Moon always faces Earth.
True
What do we see during a New Moon?
There is no light on the moon, it is completely dark.
Define Lunar Eclipse
when the earth is exactly between the sun and the moon
What is the Umbra?
What is the Penumbra?
Umbra: Darker part of a shadow
Penumbra: Lighter part of the shadow
What causes Tides?
The Moon and Sun's gravity.
By definition what is a moon?
Earth's natural satellite
What does waxing mean?
Moon appears to be increasing or getting larger
In a Solar Eclipse, what are the positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon IN ORDER.
How many high and low tides are there each day?
2 of each
What does waning mean
Moon appears to be getting smaller
Why is the Moon a reddish color during a Lunar Eclipse?
Earth's atmosphere filters sunlight, allowing some to reach the moon. Blue and green light is scattered and filtered out and red/orange light remains.
What is the definition of Solar Eclipse
when the moon is exactly between the sun and the earth
Which 2 Moon phases do Spring Tides happen during?
New Moon & Full Moon
How long is 1 Lunar Cycle?
29.5 days
True or False:
Gibbous Moons occur between Crescent Moons and a New Moon
False
A Lunar Eclipse can only happen during which Moon phase?
Full Moon
A Solar Eclipse can only happen during which Moon phase?
New Moon
Which 2 Moon phases do Neap Tides happen during?
1st Quarter and 3rd Quarter
What kind of moons happen between the Quarter Moons and a New Moon?
Crescent Moons
A Waning Gibbous Moon is between which two moons?
Full Moon and 3rd Quarter Moon
What is a partial lunar eclipse
When the earth, moon and sun are not exactly in line
What is the Corona of a Solar Eclipse?
Halo of light around the edge of the moon. (Outermost part of Sun's Atmosphere)
What is an area of land under water during high tides but exposed and can be seen during low tides
Intertidal zone