Moon phases and eclipses

Front

Why is there a dark side of the moon?

Back

Because the moon rotates and revolves at about the same speed.

Front

About how long does it take for the moon to go through each one of its phases?

Back

about a month

Front

Moon phase shown in picture?

Back

New moon

Front

Which moon phase is shown in this picture?

Back

First Quarter

Front

Which moon phase is shown in this picture?

Back

Full Moon

Front

Between the new moon and the full moon the moon appears to be getting bigger, this is called

Back

waxing

Front

Between the full moon and the new moon, the moon appears to be shrinking, this is called

Back

Waning

Front

Why does the moon appear to go through phases?

Back

The moon changes position around the Earth.

Front

Which eclipse type is this?

Back

lunar

Front

Which type of eclipse is in this picture?

Back

Solar Eclipse