Moon and Eclipse

Front

How much of the moon is lit by the sun?

Back

Half the Moon is always lit.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when it is fully illuminated?

Back

Full Moon.

Front

True or false: The moon lets off its own light.

Back

False.

Front

How long is one complete cycle of the moon?

Back

29.5 days.

Front

Which celestial body creates a shadow in a lunar eclipse?

Back

The Earth.

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is not visible from Earth?

Back

New Moon.

Front

What causes the different phases of the moon?

Back

The relative positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun.

Front

What is a solar eclipse?

Back

An event where the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

Front

What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

An event where the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon.

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the Moon to orbit the Earth?

Back

Lunar month.