Does the moon have its own light?
No
What causes the moon to shine?
It reflects light from the sun.
What are the different shapes of the moon called?
Phases
What causes phases of the moon?
The changing relative positions of the moon, Earth, and sun
How does the moon move in space?
It rotates on its axis and revolves around the Earth.
True or False: We always see the same side of the moon.
True
How long is a "day" on the moon?
One month on Earth
What do phases of the moon that you see depend on?
How much of the sunlit side of the moon faces Earth.
During the new moon phase, what side of the moon is lit?
The side that is not facing Earth.
During the full moon phase, what side of the moon is lit?
The side that is facing Earth.
What is the duration between new moons?
About 29.5 days
What is an eclipse?
When an object in space comes between the sun and a third object, it casts a shadow on that object.
What happens during a solar eclipse?
The moon passes directly between Earth and the sun and blocks sunlight from Earth. The moon's shadow hits Earth.
What is the umbra?
The very darkest part of a shadow
What is the penumbra?
The larger, less dark part of a shadow.
What happens during a lunar eclipse?
It occurs at a full moon when Earth is directly between the moon and the sun. Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the moon.
