Phases of the moon Flashcards
1
Q
Recall the definition of ‘synodic month’
A
A synodic month is the time taken for the Moon to complete one cycle of its phases
2
Q
Recall the definition of ‘sidereal month’.
A
A sidereal month is the time taken for the Moon to complete one revolution around Earth
3
Q
What is the Moon in the first half of the synodic month, when its illuminated portion grows larger.
A
waxing
4
Q
What is the Moon in the second half of the synodic month, when its illuminated portion grows smaller.
A
waning
5
Q
if observed from above Earth’s South Pole, the Moon would appear to revolve around Earth in a(n) …… direction
A
clockwise
