Untitled Deck Flashcards
(24 cards)
How far away is the moon from earth?
238,000 miles
How much larger is the moon that’s the earth?
25%
What was Apollo 8’s goal
orbit the moon
What ended up happening in Apollo 8 that was not planned?
earthrise picture
What is the phase of the moon when it is completely dark?
New Moon
During the Waxing Crescent phase, which side of the moon is lit?
The right side
True or False: During the Full Moon phase, the entire face of the moon is illuminated.
True
Which moon phase occurs after the First Quarter?
Waxing Gibbous
What is the name of the phase when the moon is half illuminated and increasing in light?
First Quarter
During the Waning Gibbous phase, which side of the moon is lit?
The left side
What is the sequence of moon phases starting from New Moon to Full Moon?
New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon
True or False: The light on the moon during the Waxing Gibbous phase is on the left side.
False
What is the last phase of the moon cycle before it returns to New Moon?
Waning Crescent
What was the primary goal of the Apollo 8 mission?
To orbit the Moon and gather data about its surface and environment.
Fill in the blank: Apollo 8 launched on _____ 1968.
December 21.
Who were the three astronauts aboard Apollo 8?
Frank Borman, James Lovell, and William Anders.
What significant event did Apollo 8 achieve on Christmas Eve 1968?
The crew broadcast a live TV transmission from lunar orbit.
Multiple Choice: What was one of the key scientific objectives of Apollo 8? A) To test lunar lander technology B) To photograph the lunar surface C) To establish a lunar base
B) To photograph the lunar surface.
What was the duration of the Apollo 8 mission?
About 10 days.
Fill in the blank: The Apollo 8 mission returned to Earth on _____ 1968.
December 27.
How far away if the earth from the sun?
93,000,000
How long does the moon take to orbit the earth?
29.5 days
What is the moon known as in our sky?
a sataliette
What is the moon’s diameter?
2,158 miles
