Moon Phases, Eclipses, and Tides

Front

The different shapes of the moon you see from Earth are called ____________.

Back

phases

Front

The moon is not visible in the night sky during which phase?

Back

New moon

Front

When an object in space comes between the sun and a third object, it casts a shadow on that object, causing what to take place?

Back

eclipse

Front

During a ____________ eclipse, Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the moon.

Back

lunar

Front

If you look up at the sky and see this, you are witnessing a....

Back

lunar eclipse

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the moon to complete one full orbit around the Earth?

Back

lunar month

Front

What are the two main types of eclipses?

Back

solar and lunar

Front

What phase comes after the new moon?

Back

waxing crescent

Front

What is the term for the highest point the tide reaches?

Back

high tide

Front

What causes tides on Earth?

Back

The gravitational pull of the moon and the sun.