Test #1 Objectives: 3 Flashcards
Why Don’t Eclipses Occur Monthly?
Because the Moon is on a different orbital plane by a few degrees
Anular Eclipse is…
When the Moon is lined up with the Sun, causing a ring around the Moon.
Total Eclipse is…
When the Moon blocks out the Sun completely
Limb Darkening on the Moon…
The Moon has a rough texture because of the lack of limb darkening
Predict the Moon Has No Atmosphere Because…
The daytime temperatures and the low gravitational pull
Two Major Theories of Moon Craters Are…
Impact craters and volcanoes
Origin of Lunar Maria…
Impact craters hitting the Moon, causing molten material spilling onto the surface leaving a Maria.
Season Circle: Person to Edge
O-Line
Season Circle: Terminator to Edge
S-Line