The Moon Flashcards
How long does it take the moon to complete all of its phases?
29.5 days
The Moon’s phases
new moon
waxing crescent
first quarter
waxing gibbous
full moon
waning gibbous
third quarter
waning crescent
Lunar eclipse
When the full moon is eclipsed by the earth’s shadow.
Solar eclipse
When the new moon covers the disk of the the sun in the sky.
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
When the moon goes through part of Earth’s shadow.
Partial Lunar Eclipse
When the moon goes through part of the earth’s umbra.
Total Lunar Eclipse
When all of the moon enters Earth’s umbra.
Partial Solar Eclipse
When the moon partially covers the sun.
Annular Solar Eclipse
When the moon completely enters the disk of the sun but is too small to cover it.
Total Solar Eclipse
When the moon completely covers the sun.