Seasons, Moon phases, Eclipses

Front

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

Back

Umbra

Front

Name the moon phase that occurs after a full moon and before the new moon.

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

What is the lighter, outer shadow in an eclipse called?

Back

Penumbra

Front

Why are summer days hotter than winter days?

Back

Earth's northern axis is tilted toward the sun.

Front

What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere when it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Winter

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is completely illuminated?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is not visible from Earth?

Back

New Moon

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun.

Front

What is a solar eclipse?

Back

An event where the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light.

Front

What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

An event where the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the moon.