During the late 1950s, space became a dramatic arena for competition between which two countries?

In October 1957, a Soviet missile launched ______, the world’s first artificial satellite.

Which of the following statements is true?

When did the the Apollo 11 (when humans first landed on the moon) mission take place?

Complete the famous quote by Neil Armstrong: "One small step for man, one giant leap for _______."

Fill in the blank: We only ever see one side of the moon from the Earth's surface because the moon is ________ to the Earth.

The orbital paths of the Earth and Moon are slightly elongated circles. What is the term for this shape?

How long does it take for the Moon to orbit the Earth?

How many phases of the moon are there?

What is a Sidereal Month?

What is a Synodic Month?

A micromoon occurs when the moon is ______ and at its farthest distance from the Earth.

A supermoon makes the moon appear ______.

True or False: Blue moons are actually blue in color.

The diagram to the right represents which phase of the lunar cycle, as view from earth's surface? Remember the moon moves counterclockwise around the Earth.

The diagram to the right represents which phase of the lunar cycle, as view from earth's surface? Remember the moon moves counterclockwise around the Earth.

The diagram to the right represents which phase of the lunar cycle, as view from earth's surface? Remember the moon moves counterclockwise around the Earth.

The diagram to the right represents which phase of the lunar cycle, as view from earth's surface? Remember the moon moves counterclockwise around the Earth.

The image shows a small amount of the moon reflecting sunlight. The amount of light reflected will decrease the following night. Which phase of the moon is shown?