Moon Phases
How long does the moon phase cycle last?
28 days
What planet is closest to the Sun?
Mercury
How long does it take Earth to revolve around the Sun?
365 days, 1 year
What keeps the planets in the solar system connected?
Gravity
What moon phase does it have to be for a solar eclipse to happen?
New Moon
What phase comes after 3rd quarter?
Waning Crescent
Which planet is known as the hottest planet?
Why do we have seasons?
The tilt of the Earth
What do scientists believe was the start of the solar system?
The Big Bang
What moon phase does it have to be for a lunar eclipse?
Full Moon
What phase starts a moon phase cycle?
New Moon
What planet has a massive storm that has been brewing for thousands of years?
Jupiter
Are there more or less hours of sunlight during a winter solstice?
Less
What gives us night and day?
Earth's rotation
Which type of eclipse happens more frequently?
Lunar Eclipse
How many moon phases are there?
8
What are the outer planets in order?
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
What does equinox mean?
Equal day and night
How long does it take Earth to make one rotation?
24 hours, 1 day
What happens if you are standing in the 'umbra' during a solar eclipse?
A darker shadow is cast in a small area on Earth
What two phases are closest to a Full Moon?
Waxing Gibbous and Waning Gibbous
What mnemonic did we use to help remember the order of the planets?
My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Noodles
What is the sun's position in the summer solstice?
Highest in the sky above the Tropic of Cancer
Why is Venus the hottest planet in our solar system?
The abundance of carbon in the atmosphere traps heat
This type of solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is too far from the Earth to cover the Sun completely, leaving a bright ring visible around the edges.
Annular eclipse or "Ring of Fire" eclipse