What to Know about Phases, Tides, & Eclipses

If you can answer these questions/explain these concepts (word document attached:  What to know for Phases, etc )you’re in pretty good shape, in terms of knowing about Phases, Tides, & Eclipses

Phases:

  • What causes them?
  • Difference between Waxing and Waning
  • Identify if the moon is waxing or waning
  • How long does it take for the moon to go through the phases?

Tides:

  • What causes them?
  • Where high & low tides occur (compared to moon)
  • How many occur at any time?
  • Position of Moon, Earth, & Sun for Spring and Neap tides (Which phases)
  • Identify Neap & Spring tides based on data

Eclipses

  • Difference between Solar and Lunar eclipses
  • Position of Earth, Moon & Sun for each eclipse
  • Total vs Partial
  • Umbra vs Penumbra