Moon Phases and Eclipses Quiz

How long does it take the moon to orbit the earth?

What causes tides?

The gravitational force between the Sun, Earth, and Moon are the strongest when they are aligned, causing the strongest high tides.

• True

• False

In which position would the Moon need to be in for you to see a solar eclipse?

In which position would the Moon need to be in for you to see a lunar eclipse?

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What would occur if the Earth, Moon and Sun were in these positions

What would occur if the Earth, Moon and Sun were in these positions?

occurs when Earth is directly between the sun and the moon