Moon Phases
Solar Eclipse
Lunar Eclipse
Equinox
Solstice
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What does "illuminated" mean?

When something is lit up. In our situation, the lit up side of the moon.

100

Where is the moon positioned with the sun and the Earth?

In the middle of the sun and the Earth

100

Where is the Earth positioned compared to the sun and the moon?

The Earth is in between the sun and the moon.

100

What are the two names of the different Equinoxes?

Vernal and Autumnal 

100

What are the names of the two Solstices?

Winter and Summer

200

What two words describe which side of the moon is lit up?

Waning/Waxing

200
What is the penumbra?

The lighter shadow that is reflected off of the Earth.

200

What is the Penumbra?

The lighter shadow that is reflected onto the Earth.

200
What days are the Autumnal equinox?

September 22/23

200

What days are the summer solstice?

June 21/22

300

Which two words describe the shape of the lit up part of the moon?

Crescent/Gibbous

300

What is the Umbra?

The dark shadow reflected from the Earth.

300

What is the Umbra?

The darker shadow that is reflected onto Earth.

300

What days are the Vernal equinox?

March 20/21

300

What days are the winter solstice?

December 21/22

400

What moon phase is it when the right side of the moon is exactly half way lit up?

First Quarter

400

What is the corona?

The lit up outer ring of the sun you can see during an eclipse.

400

What color do Lunar Eclipses tend to be?

Red

400

During an equinox, both hemispheres receive equal amounts of what?

Sunlight / daylight

400

Which solstice has the shortest amount of sunlight in a day?

Winter

500

Which moon phase has more than half of the left side of the moon lit up?

Waning Gibbous

500

During an equinox, Earth's axis is ______________.

Perpendicular to the sun's rays.

500

Which solstice has the most amount of daylight in a year?

Summer Solstice