The Moon Flashcards
How is the movement of the moon caused?
The earth’s rotation.
In what direction does the moon move?
East to west
True or false, the moon rises the same time everyday.
False. It rises and sets different times.
How long does it take for the moon to orbit the earth once?
27.3 days
True or false, the moon rotates and orbits at the same speed.
True.
Why do we never see the dark side of the moon?
Because the moon rotates and orbits at the same speed keeping the portion we see constant.
What effect does the moon have?
Tides
Moonlight
Eclipses
True or false, the moon has its own light.
False, it’s light comes from the sun.
Does the moon have night and day?
Yes.
How are the moon’s phases caused?
When different parts of the earth block the light to the moon’s surface.
What is waxing and when does it occur?
Waxing is when the portion of the moon seen from earth gets bigger and happened a after a new moon.
