TCI L10 & 11 - Phases of the Moon & Eclipses

Front

What is the darkest inner part of the shadow cone called, where a total eclipse can be viewed?

Back

Umbra

Front

Which type of eclipse is shown in this picture?

Back

Solar Eclipse

Front

As the moon's shape appears to get smaller, we say that the moon is _.

Back

waning

Front

About how long does it take the moon to make one complete revolution around the earth?

Back

28 days

Front

What do we call the sun's outer atmosphere that you see during a solar eclipse?

Back

a corona

Front

How many rotations does the moon make during 1 revolution around the earth?

Back

1

Front

What causes the phase of the Moon to change each night?

Back

The alignment between the Earth, Moon, and Sun determines the amount of light we see reflected by the Moon.

Front

Phases of the moon in which the moon appears to be getting larger are referred to as _.

Back

waxing

Front

What is the larger outer lighter part of the shadow cone called, where a partial eclipse can be viewed?

Back

Penumbra

Front

Name the moon phase (based on what we see in the northern hemisphere)

Back

waxing gibbous