The Moon
What's a natural body that revolves around a planet?
moon
How many phases does the moon have?
eight
8
Start of the Phase?
New Moon
How long does it take the Earth to make one full turn on its axis?
24 hours
Where does the moon get it's light from?
The light reflected from the sun.
What are three surface features on the Moon?
Craters, Highlands, and Maria
What side of the moon do not we see?
Dark Side
Lit on the right side, Dark on the left?
First Quarter
About how many moons are in our solar system?
about 200
True or False? When you see less light in the moon, it's called Crescent.
True
How many people have been on the Moon?
12 astronauts
How often do the phases of the moon cycle repeat?
about once a month
Fully illuminated Moon?
Full Moon
Why is Pluto not considered a planet?
Pluto's gravity has not cleared its orbit of other matter and it no longer fits the definition of a planet
What is it called when you see more light in the moon? (more than half the moon is light)
Gibbous
Whats is the maria made of?
made of darker basaltic material (from flooding lava areas)
When the moon gets smaller, it's known as waxing. True or False?
False, it known as waning
Slightly dark on the left side, mostly lit on the right?
Waxing Gibbous
Which planet has the most moons? How many?
Jupiter has 69 moons
How far is the Moon away from Earth? (in miles)
about 238,000 miles
Why is there no maria on the far side of the moon?
The moon was once getting roasted by the sun, so it created a thicker crust on one side. The thick crust prevented the lava to flow through the cracks when hit by rocks in spaces
How much of the moon is constantly lit up?
50%
Crescent on the left side, Dark on the right?
Waning Crescent
What is the Giant Red spot on Jupiter?
A gigantic storm