#5 Eclipses (ceb) FLASHCARDS

Front

Compared to the Sun, what is the apparent size of the Moon in the sky? Options: much bigger, about the same size, half as big, 400 times smaller

Back

about the same size

Front

Which generic term is used when one object passes into the shadow of another object?

Back

eclipse

Front

When the Moon blocks the Sun, it's called a _____

Back

solar eclipse

Front

When the Earth blocks the Sun, it's called a _____

Back

lunar eclipse

Front

How long does it take for the Moon to complete an orbit of the Earth?

Back

one month

Front

The Moon’s orbit is tilted with respect to Earth’s, by about _____

Back

5°

Front

During a solar eclipse, what is the phase of the Moon?

Back

new moon

Front

During a lunar eclipse, what is the phase of the Moon?

Back

full moon

Front

What is the innermost and darkest part of a shadow called?

Back

umbra

Front

Which word means "almost" or "nearly" in shadow?

Back

penumbra