Earth's Moon

Front

What direction does the Moon orbit Earth?

Back

Counterclockwise.

Front

What is the name of the imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole?

Back

Axis.

Front

Why can we see the Moon?

Back

It reflects sunlight.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when it is less than half illuminated but increasing?

Back

Waxing crescent.

Front

What is the day of the year with the fewest daylight hours called?

Back

Winter solstice.

Front

What is the term for the gravitational pull that the Moon exerts on Earth?

Back

Tidal force.

Front

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

Back

Full moon.

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the Moon to complete one orbit around Earth?

Back

Lunar month.

Front

What is the phenomenon called when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun?

Back

Solar eclipse.

Front

What is the term for the phase of the Moon when it is less than half illuminated and decreasing?

Back

Waning crescent.