Lunar Phases

Question 1

Lunar Cycle

Answer 1

refers to the order in which the lunar phases always occur. Proved moon orbits Earth

Question 2

Geometry of Earth, Moon, and Sun

Answer 2

The moon revolves the Earth showing the same face, and the earth revolves around the sun while rotating in its own axis.

Question 3

Lunar and Solar Eclipses

Answer 3

• A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly between the Sun and the Earth
• A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes into the Earth’s shadow (behind the Sun)