Moon Phases & Eclipses

Front

What is illuminating the Moon?

Back

Sunlight

Front

What shadow is the dark shadow?

Back

Umbra

Front

What phase of the moon is shown?

Back

Waning gibbous

Front

Is the Moon bigger or smaller than the Earth?

Back

Smaller

Front

A solar eclipse only happens during a ________ moon.

Back

New

Front

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

Back

New moon

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is fully visible?

Back

Full moon

Front

What is the term for the lighter shadow during an eclipse?

Back

Penumbra

Front

What causes the phases of the Moon?

Back

The position of the Moon relative to the Earth and Sun.

Front

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

Back

About 29.5 days.