Seasons, Lunar Phases, & Eclipses

Front

When the Sun is completely blocked out by the Moon, what occurs?

Back

total solar eclipse

Front

During a ________ moon, we see one whole side of the Moon here on Earth.

Back

Full

Front

Why does the temperature on land around the equator stay about the same throughout the year?

Back

receives similar amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

What causes the change within every twenty-four hours from day to night on Earth?

Back

Earth’s rotation on its axis

Front

Why does the Moon have different phases?

Back

The Moon moves around the Earth.

Front

Time between one full moon to another

Back

one month

Front

Location of the moon relative to the sun and earth that may produce a lunar eclipse?

Back

A

Front

Which location of the moon relative to the sun and earth may produce a solar eclipse?

Back

C

Front

A solar eclipse can ONLY occur when the moon is in which phase?

Back

New Moon

Front

During a lunar eclipse, the Earth is

Back

in between the Sun and the Moon.