THE MOON Flashcards
(13 cards)
How long does it take for the Moon to orbit the Earth once?
27.3 days
What is the EARTH’S diameter?
13 000 km
What is the distance from the Moon and the Earth?
380 000 km
When do we get a FULL Moon?
When the Sun is on the opposite side of the Earth to the Moon.
How can we see the other side of the Moon?
By sending lunar probes.
What are “sills”?
Crack-like features on the surface of the Moon.
What do you see if the Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun?
A solar eclipse.
What is the terminator?
The edge of the shadow between night and day on the moon.
What is the shape of the Moon?
Oblate spheroid
What is the MOON’S diameter?
3,500km.
What is the origin of the lunar crater?
Meteor impact.
What is earthshine?
The reflection of sunlight of the Earth to the part of the Moon.
What are craters often named after?
Famous astronomers.
