Astronomy Flashcard

Front

What is the term for the movement of the Earth spinning on its axis?

Back

Rotation

Front

What celestial event occurs when the moon blocks the sun?

Back

Solar eclipse

Front

In which direction do the planets revolve around the sun?

Back

Counterclockwise

Front

In which direction do the Sun and Moon appear to rise?

Back

East

Front

As the moon's shape appears to get smaller, we say that the moon is _?

Back

waning

Front

What is the term for the movement of the Earth around the sun?

Back

Revolution

Front

What do we call the phase of the moon when it appears to grow larger?

Back

Waxing

Front

What is the name of the force that keeps planets in orbit around the sun?

Back

Gravity

Front

What is the term for the path that a celestial body follows as it moves through space?

Back

Orbit

Front

What is the name of the phenomenon when the Earth comes between the sun and the moon?

Back

Lunar eclipse