Moon phases and eclipses

Front

What is the term for the moon appearing to shrink between the full moon and the new moon?

Back

Waning

Front

What type of eclipse occurs when the moon completely covers the sun?

Back

Total solar eclipse

Front

What type of eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the sun and the moon?

Back

Lunar eclipse

Front

Can scientists predict when eclipses will happen?

Back

Yes

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 moon appearing to grow from new moon to full moon?

Back

Waxing

Front

What is a partial solar eclipse?

Back

An eclipse where the moon covers only part of the sun.

Front

What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

An event where the Earth casts a shadow on the moon.

Front

What is the first quarter moon?

Back

A phase where half of the moon is illuminated and visible from Earth.

Front

What is the third quarter moon?

Back

A phase where the opposite half of the moon is illuminated compared to the first quarter.