Understanding Moon Phases and Orbit

Front

How long does it take for the moon to orbit the sun?

Back

28 days

Front

When the moon is not illuminated and looks black, what type of moon are you looking at?

Back

New Moon

Front

Why does the moon appear to give off light?

Back

The light is from the Sun

Front

What type of moon is this? Options: Waning Gibbous, Waxing Gibbous, 1st Quarter, 3rd Quarter

Back

1st Quarter

Front

How often do we see the other side of the moon?

Back

Never

Front

How much of the Earth is facing the sun at any given time?

Back

1/2

Front

What does the Earth rotate on?

Back

Axis

Front

What causes day/nights on Earth?

Back

The Earth rotates on its axis.

Front

How much time does it take the Earth to rotate on its axis?

Back

1 day

Front

If you are located at the heart, what are you experiencing right now?

Back

Night time