Seasons & the Moon Flashcards
1
Q
What causes the seasons?
A
The tilt of the Earth’s axis
2
Q
How much of the moon is always lit?
A
One half
3
Q
What determines how much of the moon we see?
A
The moon’s location in its orbit
4
Q
When is the full moon highest in the sky?
A
Midnight
5
Q
When is the new moon highest in the sky?
A
Noon
6
Q
When is the waxing crescent highest in the sky?
A
3 pm
7
Q
When is the first quarter moon highest in the sky?
A
6 pm
8
Q
When is the waxing gibbous highest in the sky?
A
9 pm
9
Q
When is the waning gibbous highest in the sky?
A
3 am
10
Q
When is the third quarter moon highest in the sky?
A
6 am
11
Q
When is the waning crescent highest in the sky?
A
9 am
