Is there wind or weather on the Moon? Why or why not?
No, because it doesn't have an atmosphere.
Name three Moon phases.
Full, new, waxing/waning crescent/gibbous, first/last quarter.
How does the Moon change during the waxing and waning phases?
Waxing=growing, waning=shrinking.
What are the positions of the Earth, the Sun, and the Moon during a solar eclipse?
The Moon is between the Earth and the Sun.
What are the positions of the Earth, the Sun, and the Moon during a lunar eclipse?
The Earth is between the Sun and the Moon.
What are the umbra and penumbra?
Umbra = place where light is totally blocked; penumbra = place where light is partially blocked.
What are spring tides and when do they occur?
About twice a month, near the new- and full-moon phases, the Sun and the Moon line up and pull in the same direction, causing higher+lower tides.
What are neap tides and when do they occur?
During the first-quarter and last-quarter moon phases, the Sun and the Moon pull in different directions and their pulls partly cancel each other.
In which bodies of water can you observe tides? In which ones can't you?
Oceans VS seas, rivers, lakes, puddles, pools, etc.
How many tides do oceans usually have per day?
Two highs, two lows.
