Untitled Flashcards

Front

Rotation

Back

Spin

Front

Revolution

Back

When an object goes around another one.

Front

What phase is after a full moon?

Back

Waning gibbous

Front

What phase is after the 3rd quarter?

Back

Waxing gibbous

Front

What phase does the moon have to be in for a total solar eclipse?

Back

New/Dark Moon

Front

What phase does the moon need to be in for a total lunar eclipse?

Back

Full Moon

Front

How many days are between a full moon and a new/dark moon?

Back

Around 13-14 days

Front

Why do we only see one side of the moon?

Back

Because its axis rotation is the same speed as its revolution.

Front

How are moon phases created?

Back

By the arrangement of the Sun, Earth, and Moon.

Front

When the Earth's axis is tilted towards the sun, what does is the SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE experiencing?

Back

Winter