Moon Phases
When the ENTIRE moon is not visible what is it called?
New Moon
What eclipse is caused when the moon is between the sun and earth?
Solar Eclipse
How are tides caused?
From the gravitational attraction of the Sun and Moon on the oceans of Earth
What is a "Double Pull"?
When the sun and moon have a tug-of-war on the ocean causing a larger tidal bulge
When does a blood moon happen?
During a Total Lunar Eclipse when the moon is red
How many moon phases are there?
There are 8 moon phases
What's the umbra of an eclipse?
The fully shaded area present during an eclipse
How many high and low tides are there each day?
2
Do animals sense when a solar eclipse happens?
Yes
When does the "King Tide" happen?
When the moon is closest to earth
What side of the moon is visible from waxing to full?
The right side
What is an eclipse?
The partial or total blocking of light of one object (sun or moon) by another
What is a tide?
The rising and falling of the ocean's surface
When did the last solar eclipse happen?
August 8, 2024
In 500-600 million years, will solar eclipses be possible?
No, because the moon would be too far from earth to cover up the sun
What is the moon phase after a new moon?
Waxing Crescent
What's the penumbra of an eclipse?
The partially shaded outer region of the shadow during an eclipse
What moon phases occur during a Spring Tide?
New and Full moons
Where in the world is the highest tide?
Bay of Fundy
What's the rarest eclipse called?
Hybrid Solar Eclipse
What moon phase it is right after a full moon?
Waning Gibbous
What eclipse is caused when the earth in between the sun and moon?
Lunar Eclipse
What moon phases occur during a Neap Tide?
First quarter and Third/Last quarter moons
How long is a full tidal cycle?
24 hours and 50 minutes
The word eclipse comes from the Greek ekleipsis, which means "_______________"
"being abandoned"