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 The Moon

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1) What is the size of the Moon compared to?

a. Half the size of Earth b. Half the size of Mars

c. Quarter the size of Earth d. Quarter the size of Mars

2) How is the Moon a natural satellite?

Because it moves around the earth. 

3) True or False: It takes between 29.5 and 37.3 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth.

a. True b. False

4) Why do we think that the Moon changes shapes?

Because it’s just the view of the moon changing shapes. 

5) Which phase allows us to only see the unlit side of the Moon?

a. New Moon b. First Quarter

c. Waning Gibbous d. Dark Moon

6) True or False: The Gibbous Moon looks like a Full Moon but only three quarters of it?

a. True b. False

7) Describe what an eclipse is?

An eclipse occurs when one object in space blocks an observer from seeing another object in space.

8) What are the two different types of eclipse?

From Earth there are two main types of eclipses: solar eclipses and lunar eclipses. There are three main parts of the Moon's shadow during an eclipse called the umbra, penumbra, and antumbra.

9) Why shouldn’t we look directly at a Solar Eclipse?

Exposing your eyes to the sun without proper eye protection during a solar eclipse can cause “eclipse blindness” or retina.

10) A Lunar Eclipse is what colour?

White