2024 Seasons, Moon Phases, & Eclipses

Front

What causes us to see only one side of the Moon?

Back

The Moon rotates and revolves around Earth in the same length of time.

Front

What part of the sun is visible only during a total eclipse?

Back

Corona

Front

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

Back

Full Moon

Front

What alignment is necessary for an eclipse to occur?

Back

The Moon, Sun, and Earth must be in alignment.

Front

What does it mean when the visible portion of the Moon is increasing?

Back

The Moon is waxing.

Front

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

Back

New Moon

Front

What is the term for the gradual decrease in the visible portion of the Moon?

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Waning

Front

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

Back

Lunar month (approximately 29.5 days).

Front

What is a solar eclipse?

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

Front

What is a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon.