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