Moon and Eclipes

The moon is a natural  ______ of Earth.

• comet
• axis
• satellite
• space probe

What is the darkest inner part of the shadow cone called, where a total eclipse can be viewed.

• Total
• Umbra
• Penumbra

What is the larger outer lighter part of the shadow cone called, where a partial eclipse can be viewed?

• Partial
• Umbra
• Penumbra

In order to have an eclipse, the Moon, Sun and Earth have to be?

• Below each other
• Above each other
• In alignment

A lunar eclipse can occur only during the _________________.

• Full moon
• New moon
• Waxing moon

A solar eclipse can occur only during the _________________.

• Full moon
• New moon
• Quarter moon

Which type of eclipse occurs when the Moon comes directly between Earth and the Sun?

• Lunar eclipse
• Solar eclipse

Which type of eclipse occurs when the Earth comes directly between the Sun and Moon?

• Lunar eclipse
• Solar eclipse

When the Earth's shadow falls on the moon, the shadow causes what to happen?

• Lunar eclipse
• Solar eclipse
• Partial eclipse

The MOON REVOLVES around the:

• Sun
• Earth
• The Moon doesn't revolve
• The Earth and Sun