Lunar Cycle and Seasons

Front

What causes the Sun to appear to rise and set?

Back

The Earth rotates on its axis.

Front

What is the name of the phase when the Moon is half illuminated and increasing?

Back

1st Quarter

Front

Which hemisphere experiences Spring when the Earth is tilted towards the Sun?

Back

Southern Hemisphere (during its Spring season).

Front

What are the two main factors that cause seasons on Earth?

Back

Tilt and Revolution of the Earth.

Front

What season is experienced in the Northern Hemisphere when it is tilted towards the Sun?

Back

Summer.

Front

What is the Lunar Cycle?

Back

The sequence of phases the Moon goes through as it orbits the Earth.

Front

How long does it take for the Moon to complete one full cycle of phases?

Back

Approximately 29.5 days.

Front

What is a Full Moon?

Back

The phase when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated by the Sun.

Front

What is a New Moon?

Back

The phase when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, and is not visible from Earth.

Front

What is the 3rd Quarter phase of the Moon?

Back

The phase when half of the Moon is illuminated and decreasing.