Part 3 Astronomy: Eclipses, Wavelengths, EM

Front

What is the phase of the moon during a solar eclipse?

Back

New Moon

Front

What term refers to a partial shadow that is created when one object eclipses another?

Back

Penumbra

Front

What is the portion of the EM Spectrum that breaks down to ROY G BIV when seen through a prism?

Back

Visible Light

Front

What eclipse has the Earth in between the moon and the Sun?

Back

Lunar Eclipse

Front

What term refers to the visible surface of a star, such as the Sun?

Back

Photosphere

Front

What is the term for the complete shadow during an eclipse?

Back

Umbra

Front

What is the phenomenon called when the moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun?

Back

Solar Eclipse

Front

What is the range of wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation visible to the human eye?

Back

Visible Spectrum

Front

What is the effect called when light bends as it passes through different mediums?

Back

Refraction

Front

What is the name of the outermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere?

Back

Corona