Solar Eclipse Flashcard

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What is a solar eclipse?

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A phenomenon when the moon covers the sun

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How often can a solar eclipse occur?

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Once every two years

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What causes the moon to appear red during a lunar eclipse?

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Sunlight bending around Earth and creating a red color on the moon

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Why can we see the moon during the day sometimes?

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Due to the Earth's rotation

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How long does a full orbit of the moon around Earth take?

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1 month

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What is the phase of the moon when it appears as a big bright circle?

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Full moon

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During which phase of the moon does it appear as a little sliver?

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Waning crescent

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Why does the moon appear to change shape during its phases?

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Different parts of the moon are lit by the sun

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What is the primary source of light for the moon?

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Sun

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How can you keep track of the moon's changing phases?

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Drawing and noting observations