Lunar Phases & Eclipses

Front

What is illuminating the Moon?

Back

Sunlight

Front

What must occur for a solar eclipse to happen?

Back

Sun-Moon-Earth in line

Front

During which part of the lunar cycle can a solar eclipse occur?

Back

New Moon

Front

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

Back

New Moon

Front

What is the phase of the Moon when it appears fully illuminated?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

When the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, blocking sunlight from reaching the Moon.

Front

What is a solar eclipse?

Back

When the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth, blocking sunlight from reaching the Earth.

Front

What is the term for the gradual increase in the Moon's visibility?

Back

Waxing

Front

What is the term for the gradual decrease in the Moon's visibility?

Back

Waning

Front

What is the phase of the Moon when it is more than half illuminated but not full?

Back

Gibbous