Space Flashcards
How long does it take for earth to spin around the sun?
365.25 days or 1 year
How long does it take for earth to spin a full 360?
1 day or 24 hours
How long does it take for the moon to spin around earth?
nearly 1 month or 28 days
How much sunlight does north get in the winter?
8 hours
How much sunlight does north get in summer?
16 hours
Does the moon produce light?
No, the moon does not produce light on it’s own. What we see is light from the sun reflecting off the moon.
What is a solar eclipse?
A solar eclipse occurs when the moon lies directly between the sun and the Earth
What is a lunar eclipse?
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth’s shadow falls on the moon.
When does a lunar eclipse occurs?
The eclipses do not occur every month because the Earth, moon and sun don’t always line upexactly
