Earth in Space

Front

What percentage of the Moon is lit by the Sun?

Back

Always 50%.

Front

What occurs when the Moon is between the Sun and Earth and the Moon’s shadow falls on Earth?

Back

Solar eclipse.

Front

What is occurring when the moon’s phases are waning?

Back

Phases are growing smaller.

Front

What is the Sun?

Back

A Star.

Front

Which phase of the Moon would occur during a lunar eclipse?

Back

Full Moon.

Front

What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

An event where the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the Moon.

Front

What is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is between the Sun and Earth, while a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon.

Front

What are the phases of the Moon?

Back

The different shapes of the Moon as seen from Earth, including new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, and waning crescent.

Front

What is the term for the position of the Moon when it is closest to Earth?

Back

Perigee.

Front

What is the term for the position of the Moon when it is farthest from Earth?

Back

Apogee.