Moon Flashcards
(6 cards)
0
Q
What is a full moon?
A
When the moon is completely bathed in the sun
1
Q
What are the eight phases of the moon
A
New moon Waxing crescent First quarter Waxing gibbous Full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, waning crescent
2
Q
Why is there sometimes no moon?
A
There is no moon when the moon is between the sun and earth
3
Q
What are the main phases of the moon?
A
New moon
First quarter
Third quarter
Full moon
4
Q
When does a lunar eclipse occur?
A
During a full moon
5
Q
What is a lunar eclipse?
A
When the moon passes into the earths shadow
