Moon Phases And Vocab Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is the direction of the Moan Orbit?
Counter clockwise
How long is one Moan Orbit in months?
1 month
How many weeks are in one Moan Orbit?
4 weeks
What is the duration of one Moan Orbit in days?
29.5 days
What is the duration from New Moon to Full Moon?
2 weeks
What is the duration from Full Moon to New Moon?
2 weeks
What is the duration from New Moon to the 1st Quarter?
weekl
What is the duration from Full Moon to the 3rd Quarter?
1 week
What does waxing refer to in terms of illumination?
Light on the right (wax on)
Waxing describes the phase of the moon when it appears to grow larger, with the illuminated portion on the right side.
What does the term ‘waning’ refer to in the context of light?
The decrease in illumination or brightness, specifically light on the left (wan off)
This term is often used in astronomy to describe the phases of the moon when it appears to shrink in visibility.
What is a Lunar Eclipse?
Moon is in shadow (Full Moon)
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is positioned directly between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth’s shadow to fall on the Moon.
What is a Solar Eclipse?
Earth is in shadow (New Moon)
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking sunlight from reaching the Earth.
Tides
Caused by moons gravity
Neap tide:
Low tide
What occurs during neap tide?
1st and 3rd quarter
Spring tide:
High tide
What phases occur during spring tide?
New moon or full moon
What shape is described as ‘banana shape’ and is less than 50% illuminated?
Crescent
This term refers to the phase of the moon when it appears as a thin arc.
What term is used for the moon phase when more than 50% is illuminated?
Gibbous
Gibbous can refer to either waxing or waning phases, depending on the context.
In which direction is the light during a waxing moon?
Right
Waxing refers to the moon’s phases leading up to a full moon.
In which direction is the light during a waning moon?
Left
Waning refers to the phases of the moon after a full moon, leading to a new moon.
What type of tide occurs during the first or third quarter moon?
Neap tide
Neap tides are characterized by the lowest tidal range.
What type of tide is associated with new or full moons?
Spring tide
Spring tides result in the highest tidal range.
What phenomenon occurs when the moon is in the shadow of the Earth?
Lunar Eclipse
A lunar eclipse can only occur during a full moon.
