Moon phases & Eclipses Flashcards
What does waxing mean
getting bigger
What does wanning mean
getting smaller
Why do we only see one side of the moon
Because the moon’s rotation and revolution periods are the same length.
Name the phases of the moon in order starting with New moon
new, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent
How long is the Moons orbit
27 days
On what phase can a Lunar eclipse happen
Full moon
On what phase can a Solar eclipse happen
New moon
Which one is rarer a lunar or solar eclipse
solar eclipse
What is a Solar eclipse
When the moon blocks the sun’s light from reaching the Earth
How long does a solar eclipse last
a few minutes
How long does a lunar eclipse last
about an hour
What is a Lunar eclipse
When the Earths shadow is cast upon the Moon
Why does the moon look reddish/orangish sometimes during a lunar eclipse
Because some bent light reach the moon during a solar eclipse. That light is usually orangey reddish
Why do we have moon phases
The side of the moon us isn’t always the same part of the moon that the sun is lighting up. This causes the moon to appear to have different phases.
how long does it take for the Lunar phases to repeat
29.5 days
