Phases of the Moon, Eclipses, & Tides

Name the phase of the Moon is in:

• Full 
• New
• 1st
• 3rd

Name the phase of the Moon is in:

• New
• Full
• 1st
• 3rd

Type of Tide

• Neap
• Spring
• Fall 
• Summer

Type of eclipse

• Solar
• Lunar
• Neap
• Spring

When more of the Moon is becoming "lit" up.

• waxing
• waning
• gibbous
• crescent

In relation to the moon, waning means...

• growing

• shrinking

• crying

• don't horses wane?

We always see the same side of the moon

• True

• False

What causes tides?

• Gravity between the Earth, Moon, and Sun.

• Only the Sun's gravity causes tides.

• Earth's own gravity.

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