Seasons
How many degrees is the earth tilted?
23.5
How much is the moon's orbit tilted relative to earth?
5 degrees
What season is it if the sun is very high in the sky?
Summer
When the moon is between the earth and the sun to create a total eclipse, what type is it?
Solar
How long does it take for the moon to rotate once on its axis?
27.3 days
Northern hemisphere winter is equivalent to southern hemisphere _________.
Summer
This word describes a moon phase that is increasing its shadow
Waxing
A long shadow means the sun is ________ relative to the horizon
Low
If the earth is between the sun and the moon and creates a total eclipse, what type is it?
Lunar
How long would a complete day on earth be if it did NOT spin on its axis?
1 year
What part of the earth experiences virtually the same warm, sunny weather year round with little change in the seasons?
Equator
These two moon phases have the moon illuminated exactly in half
First and Third Quarter
What season is it if the sun is very low in the sky?
Winter
What moon phase is required to create a solar eclipse?
New Moon
The umbra of an eclipse represents what?
The total shadow.
How does length of day affect the temperature on earth?
Longer day means more solar energy received from the sun, thus warmer.
Why do we still see the moon during a total lunar eclipse?
What is solar noon?
The highest point of the sun in the sky.
About how many lunar and solar eclipses occur per year combined?
4
In two words, describe what a penumbra is during an eclipse.
Partial shadow