Moon Phases Review

What Two factors cause the phases of the moon

Earth’s tilt and the moon orbit

How long does it take the Moon to go through a lunar cycle (revolve around Earth) _______ days and rotate once (spin on its’ axis) ______days

29.5, 27.5

What does the Moon look like from space? Which cookie example is this?

The moon looks like a tuxedo cookie half illuminated half not

The Moon does not emit any light. It _______________________ the Sun’s light and makes it appear bright.

Reflects

Why did civilizations across the world observe and record the phases of the Moon over time?

Timekeeping and calendars

Identify the only Moon phase a solar eclipse can occur on

a new Moon since the Moon is in between the Sun and Earth and the Moon’s shadow is cast on the Earth.

The only Moon phase a lunar eclipse can occur on is

 a full Moon since the Earth is in between the Sun and Moon and the Earth’s shadow is cast on the Moon.

Why does the Moon look red during a lunar eclipse? Think Earth’s atmosphere.

The Moon looks red during a lunar eclipse because the only sunlight reaching the Moon passes through Earth's atmosphere. The more dust or particles in Earth's atmosphere during an eclipse, the redder the Moon looks.

What two factors cause the Moon’s craters?

1. Size or mass of the impact meteoroid 

2. Speed or height above the Moon’s surface.

Do Earth and Moon craters look the same? Explain.

No, they do not. This is due to weathering and erosion (wind, rain and plant growth) that occurs only on Earth

List all of the moon phases

New Moon, Waxing crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, Waning Crescent