Moon Phases, Eclipses & Tides

Front

A lunar eclipse can occur only during the _____________.

Back

Full moon.

Front

What is the difference between a gibbous moon and a crescent moon?

Back

The gibbous shows more than half of the bright side of the moon.

Front

What type of tide is it if the Moon is in Letter B?

Back

Neap.

Front

What type of tide occurs during a new and full moon?

Back

Spring tides.

Front

If the Sun, Earth, and Moon are in perfect alignment, the Earth would have a _______ tide.

Back

Spring.

Front

What phase of the moon occurs when the moon is between the Earth and the Sun?

Back

New moon.

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the moon to go through all its phases?

Back

Lunar month.

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 the term for the highest point of a tide?

Back

High tide.

Front

What is the term for the lowest point of a tide?

Back

Low tide.