Sun Earth Moon

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What is the motion of the moon going around the Earth called?

Back

Revolving

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when it is half illuminated?

Back

First quarter

Front

What is an equinox?

Back

Two days a year when the amount of daylight and darkness are equal.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to rotate once?

Back

24 hours

Front

What does rotation mean?

Back

To spin.

Front

What is the name of the path the Earth takes around the Sun?

Back

Orbit.

Front

What is the name of the phase when the moon is fully illuminated?

Back

Full Moon.

Front

What happens during a solar eclipse?

Back

The moon passes between the Earth and the Sun.

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the moon to go around the Earth?

Back

Lunar month.

Front

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

Back

Waxing crescent.