Space Test

Why does the Earth has seasons?

The Earth has seasons because its axis is tilted as it revolves aroung the sun.

The phase of th moon you see depends on....

The phase of the moon you see depends on how much of the sunlit side of the moon faces Earth.

From a new moon phase to a full moon phase you see.....

From a new moon to a full moon phase I see more light start to appear over the side of the moon facing Earth.

Describe or draw the position of the Sun, Moon and Earth during a solar eclipse.

Sun, Moon, Earth

Describe or draw the position of the Sun, Moon, and Earth during a lunar eclipse.

Sun, Earth, Moon

What is the only moon phase that occurs during a lunar eclipse?

The only moon phase that occurs during a lunar eclipse is a full moon.

What causes tides to happen on Earth?

Tides are caused mainly by differences in how much the moon's gravity pulls on different parts of the Earth.

Why do we always see the same side of the moon?

We always see the same side of the moon because the moon rotates on its axis, and revolves around Earth in the same amount of time.

Know all the moon phases.

New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quater, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quater, and Waning Crescent.

What kind of eclipse are you more likely to see? Why?

The kind of eclipse you are most likely to see is a Total Lunar Eclipse because unlike a Total Solar Eclipse, a Total Lunar Eclipse can be seen from anywhere on Earth that the moon is visible.

When do neap-tides occur?

Neap-tides occur when there's a First-Quater and Third-Quater moon.

What are moon phases?

Moon phases are the different shapes of the moon you see from Earth.

What is an umbra?

An umbra is small, cone-shaped, and is the very darkest part of the moon's shadow.

What is a penumbra?

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