Moon Phases and Eclipse Flashcard

Front

How long does it take the moon to go from one full moon to the next full moon?

Back

29.5 days

Front

Which type of eclipse is shown?

Back

Lunar Eclipse

Front

A solar eclipse can only happen during which moon phase?

Back

new moon

Front

Can you see a lunar eclipse from anywhere on Earth?

Back

True

Front

A lunar eclipse can only happen during which phase of the moon?

Back

full moon

Front

Which type of eclipse is shown?

Back

Solar Eclipse

Front

Can you see a solar eclipse from anywhere on Earth?

Back

False

Front

The sky becomes dark, the temperature drops, and animals act strangely. What is happening?

Back

solar eclipse

Front

True or False? No matter where the moon is in its orbit, we always see the same side of the moon.

Back

True

Front

Which term means light is increasing?

Back

waxing