Astronomy

Front

What occurs directly after a waning crescent, but before a waxing crescent?

Back

New Moon

Front

What is the term for the partial or total blocking of light of one object by another?

Back

Eclipses

Front

If you observe a first quarter moon on September 16th, what date would you observe a full moon?

Back

September 23

Front

What is rotation?

Back

Spinning on axis

Front

People in which regions do not see opposite moon phases?

Back

Northern and Southern Hemispheres

Front

What phase comes after a new moon?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

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

Back

Lunar Month

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is spinning on an axis; revolution is orbiting around another object.

Front

What is a solar eclipse?

Back

When the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light.

Front

What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

When the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, blocking the sun's light from reaching the moon.