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Moon Flashcards

1
Q

How many phases of the moon are there?

A

8

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2
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How many days it takes Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun?

A

About 365.25 days

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3
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A solar eclipse can only happen during which phase of the moon?

A

New Moon

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4
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A lunar eclipse can only occur during which phase of the moon?

A

Full Moon

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5
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Waning means

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Shrinking

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6
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Waxing means

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Growing

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7
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During waxing phases of the moon, which side appears to be lit up?

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The right side

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8
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During waning phases of the moon, which side appears to be lit up?

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The left side

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9
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What is a blue moon?

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The second full moon in one month

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10
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What is an Aphelion?

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The point in Earth’s revolution where it is furthest away from the sun (July)

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What is a Perihelion?

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The point in Earth’s revolution where it is closest to the sun (January)

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12
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What is the Umbra?

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The darkest part of the moons shadow during a solar eclipse

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13
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What is the Penumbra?

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The lighter part of the moons shadow during a solar eclipse

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14
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What is a Neap Tide?

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Low - Low tides, Earth, moon and sun are at 90 degrees

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15
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What is a Spring Tide?

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High - High tides, Earth, moon, and sun are at 180 degrees

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16
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How many days does it take for the moon to make 1 revolution around the Earth?

A

27.3 days

17
Q

How many days is one Lunar cycle?

A

29.5

18
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What is the importance of 28 days?

A

It is the middle of 29.5 and 27.3

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