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