Moon Phases, Eclipses, and Seasons

Front

What illuminates the Moon?

Back

The Moon is illuminated by light emitted from the Sun.

Front

What type of eclipse occurs during a full moon?

Back

Lunar eclipses occur during a full moon.

Front

What type of eclipse occurs during a new moon?

Back

Solar eclipses occur during a new moon.

Front

What is the correct alignment of the Moon, Sun, and Earth during a solar eclipse?

Back

Sun, Moon, Earth.

Front

How much of the Moon is always illuminated?

Back

50%.

Front

Do we experience seasons if the Earth did not have a tilt?

Back

False.

Front

What phase is the Moon in when it is fully illuminated?

Back

Full Moon.

Front

What phase is the Moon in when it is not visible from Earth?

Back

New Moon.

Front

What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon.

Front

What is a solar eclipse?

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is between the Sun and the Earth.