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Where can a total lunar eclipse be seen on Earth?
Anywhere the moon is visible.
Are you more likely to see a total lunar eclipse or a partial lunar eclipse?
Partial
What is the difference between a total lunar eclipse and a partial lunar eclipse?
During a total lunar eclipse, the moon, sun, and Earth are in line. During a partial lunar eclipse, the moon, sun, and Earth are not perfectly in line.
If you are standing in the moon's penumbra when a solar eclipse occurs, would you experience a total or partial solar eclipse?
Partial
If you are standing in the moon's umbra when a solar eclipse occurs, would you experience a total or partial solar eclipse?
Total
What is the difference between a total solar eclipse and a partial solar eclipse?
During a total solar eclipse, the sun's light is completely blocked. During a partial solar eclipse, the sun is partially blocked.
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.
What is the penumbra?
The larger, less dark part of a shadow.
What is the umbra?
The very darkest part of a shadow
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 an eclipse?
When an object in space comes between the sun and a third object, it casts a shadow on that object.
What is the duration between new moons?
About 29.5 days
During the full moon phase, what side of the moon is lit?
The side that is facing Earth.
During the new moon phase, what side of the moon is lit?
The side that is not facing Earth.
What do phases of the moon that you see depend on?
How much of the sunlit side of the moon faces Earth.
How long is a "day" on the moon?
One month on Earth
True or False: We always see the same side of the moon.
True
How does the moon move in space?
It rotates on its axis and revolves around the Earth.
What causes phases of the moon?
The changing relative positions of the moon, Earth, and sun
What are the different shapes of the moon called?
Phases
What causes the moon to shine?
It reflects light from the sun.
Does the moon have its own light?
No
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