The Earth-Moon System w/ Nov starmaps

Front

What alignment of celestial bodies causes a lunar eclipse?

Back

Sun-Earth-Moon.

Front

What type of tide occurs during the first or third quarter moon?

Back

Neap tides.

Front

What is the darkest inner part of the shadow cone during an eclipse called?

Back

Umbra.

Front

What type of eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun?

Back

Solar eclipse.

Front

What three events can occur with the alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon during a lunar eclipse?

Back

Lunar eclipse, full moon, spring tide.

Front

What is the lighter outer part of the shadow cone during an eclipse called?

Back

Penumbra.

Front

What is the term for the gravitational pull of the Moon on Earth that causes tides?

Back

Lunar gravitational pull.

Front

What is a spring tide?

Back

A tide that occurs during the new and full moons, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

Front

What is a neap tide?

Back

A tide that occurs during the first and third quarters of the moon, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

Front

What is the phase of the Moon when a solar eclipse can occur?

Back

New Moon.