moon phases Crossword Puzzles
Lunar Cycle 2021-11-10
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- what the moon undergoes every day
- a push or pull
- when the light on the moon gets smaller
- the spinning of an object
- the earth spins on this all the time
- the rise and fall of ocean water
- the change in the appearance of the moon
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- the movement of an object around another
- when the light on the moon gets bigger
- a force that pulls two objects together
10 Clues: a push or pull • the spinning of an object • the rise and fall of ocean water • what the moon undergoes every day • the earth spins on this all the time • when the light on the moon gets bigger • when the light on the moon gets smaller • a force that pulls two objects together • the movement of an object around another • the change in the appearance of the moon
Moon Phases 2022-10-14
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- when the moon is completely covered by light
- A small c-shaped light that appears on the moon
- Less light appears on the moon
- Light that fills more than half of the moon
- More light appears on the moon
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- there are 2 of them that appear each month and cover half of the moon
- when there is no light on the moon
7 Clues: Less light appears on the moon • More light appears on the moon • when there is no light on the moon • Light that fills more than half of the moon • when the moon is completely covered by light • A small c-shaped light that appears on the moon • there are 2 of them that appear each month and cover half of the moon
Moon Phases 2022-09-22
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- The moon is in the shape of a crescent and the crescent shape wanes or decreases in size until the moon enters the new moon phase. The lunar cycle then starts all over again.
- Directly positioned between the sun and the earth is the moon. It is impossible to see the side of the moon that faces the earth since it is not lighted. At dawn and dusk, the moon rises and sets.
- From earth, one can see the moon's whole surface. It comes up at dusk and goes down at dawn. The lunar cycle is halfway finished at this time.
- This phase, also known as the third quarter or half moon, is similar to the first quarter except that the other half of the moon is illuminated.
- The majority of the moon is illuminated, and its shape grows larger every night. Most of the night can be spent seeing the moon.
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- The moon is increasing the quantity of light it emits when it is waxing. The moon usually appears as a crescent and can be viewed best in the west.
- From earth, one can see the moon's whole surface. It comes up at dusk and goes down at dawn. The lunar cycle is halfway finished at this time.
- Because just half of the moon is visible in the night sky, it is also referred to as a half moon. A quarter of the moon's cycle, or 25%, has passed. Midnight is when the moon sets after rising at noon.
8 Clues: The majority of the moon is illuminated, and its shape grows larger every night. Most of the night can be spent seeing the moon. • From earth, one can see the moon's whole surface. It comes up at dusk and goes down at dawn. The lunar cycle is halfway finished at this time. • ...
Moons 2025-03-27
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- How many moons does Jupiter have?
- What is the name of the side of the moon that we don´t see from Earth?
- What is the moon called when it is mostly dark?
- What is the moon called when it is mostly lit?
- What lunar phase comes last?
- How many lunar phases are there?
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- What lunar phase comes first?
- Why can´t we always see the moon?
- How many moons does Uranus have?
- How does the moon get it´s light?
- How many months does it take the moon to orbit the Earth?
11 Clues: What lunar phase comes last? • What lunar phase comes first? • How many moons does Uranus have? • How many lunar phases are there? • How many moons does Jupiter have? • Why can´t we always see the moon? • How does the moon get it´s light? • What is the moon called when it is mostly lit? • What is the moon called when it is mostly dark? • ...
Moon Phases and Tides Vocab Review 2025-04-10
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- the orbital motion of a planet or moon around another star or planet
- the difference in height between high and low tide
- periodic rise and fall of sea levels primarily caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon
- a moon phase where more than half but not all of the moon's surface is illuminated appearing as a bulge or hump
- when the moon is in between the Earth and the sun dark side we see the moon as a dark circle
- the phase of the moon when less than half if illuminated appearing as a thin curved slice of light
- tide with a smaller difference between high and low tides occurs on the quarter moons
- different forms that the moon take in its appearance from Earth
- when the Earth is between the sun and moon and all of the moon's surface facing Earth is illuminated
- one complete revolution of the moon around Earth that takes approximately 28-29 days
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- when the ocean level is at it's lowest point occurs twice per day
- when the ocean level is at it's highest point occurring twice per day
- more of the illuminated half of the moon can be seen each night, moon seems to grow bigger
- tides with the greatest tidal range occurs on a full and new moon
- a lunar phase where half of the moon is illuminated occuring roughly halfway between the full moon and new moon phases
- when an object spins on it's axis which takes 24 hrs on Earth causing day and night
- less of the illuminated side of the moon can be seen each night moon seems to be shrinking
- a raised area in the ocean caused by the gravitational pull of the moon
18 Clues: the difference in height between high and low tide • different forms that the moon take in its appearance from Earth • when the ocean level is at it's lowest point occurs twice per day • tides with the greatest tidal range occurs on a full and new moon • the orbital motion of a planet or moon around another star or planet • ...
Moon phases 2021-02-02
7 Clues: losing sunlight • gaining sunlight • all of it is visible • less than half a moon • none of it is visible • more than half a moon • 1: you can see all the moon phases of the corse of a month. 2:The moon does not glow.
Moon phases 2021-09-14
8 Clues: can’t see it • see all of it • see other half • see half of it, getting bigger • see little bit, getting smaller • see little bit, getting smaller • see more than half, getting smaller • gibbous see more than half, getting bigger
moon phases 2023-03-15
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- between a half moon and full moon.
- the phase of the moon in which its whole disk is illuminated.
- eighth and final phase in the cycle of phases.
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- comes after New Moon and lasts until half of the Moon's visible surface is illuminated at First Quarter Moon.WaningGibbous starts after the Full Moon and lasts until half of the Moon's face remains lit up at the Third Quarter.
- 90 degrees away from the sun in the sky and is half-illuminated from our point of view.
- rises around midnight and sets around noon
- the phase of the moon when it is in conjunction with the sun and invisible from earth, or shortly thereafter when it appears as a slender crescent.
7 Clues: between a half moon and full moon. • rises around midnight and sets around noon • eighth and final phase in the cycle of phases. • the phase of the moon in which its whole disk is illuminated. • 90 degrees away from the sun in the sky and is half-illuminated from our point of view. • ...
Moon Phases 2024-11-18
7 Clues: Relating to the moon. • Occurring at the same time. • The moon is becoming illuminated. • Made visible or brightened by light. • The beginning or start of something. • Relating to the sky or outer space; heavenly. • The visible portion of the moon is decreasing.
Moon phases 2024-10-24
7 Clues: It is new. • opposite of First quarter. • opposite of waxing gibbous. • You can see 50% of the moon. • You can see 75% of the moon. • You can see 25% of the moon. • rotation of the moons has ended but what is the last moon phase.
solar system 2022-04-26
Science 2021-11-10
EVS 2022-11-29
Astronomers 2022-12-06
10 Clues: solar ... • the sun is a ? • it orbits the sun • the earth orbits it • third planet from the sun • a person who travels space • the moon goes through eight • the planet surrounded by rings • the fourth planet from the sun • saturn, earth, and venus are...
Motions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon: ES Chapter 22 2020-04-04
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- the moon's side that faces away from the sun
- describes the movement of the sun and moon across the sky
- describes the earth's motion around the sun
- the path the sun appears to follow through space
- the moon's side opposite or away from the earth
- describes a shrinking phase of the moon
- the moon's farthest distance in its orbit around the earth
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- divides the light side from the dark side of the moon
- describes the earth's spinning on its axis perigee the moon's closest approach to the earth
- the moon's side that faces the sun
- the moon's side or face closest to earth
- the name of the sun's galaxy
- describes a growing phase of the moon
- the changing shapes that the moon appears over a month
14 Clues: the name of the sun's galaxy • the moon's side that faces the sun • describes a growing phase of the moon • describes a shrinking phase of the moon • the moon's side or face closest to earth • describes the earth's motion around the sun • the moon's side that faces away from the sun • the moon's side opposite or away from the earth • ...
Homework Week 2 2012-07-23
10 Clues: on one knee • to turn around • a prickly plant • just before dark • to have no feeling • the light from the moon • to make a tweeting sound • the earth spins on its what? • the earth spins around the sun • the different looks of the moon
AstronamE 2023-11-20
10 Clues: A turn • everything • Oceans pull • long day and night • A turn that earth makes • Phases Theres 8 of em • The change of atmosphere • biggest thing in the solar system • The movement of earth around the sun • Moon and earth are allighned with the sun
astronomy 2016-10-27
11 Clues: shadow • changes • partial • attracts • push or a pull • blocking light • blocking the sun • blocking the moon • amount in an object • the force of gravity • resist a change in motion
Gravity and Motion 2016-10-27
11 Clues: shadow • changes • partial • attracts • push or a pull • blocking light • blocking the sun • blocking the moon • amount in an object • the force of gravity • resist a change in motion
Density and the Moon study guide 2021-12-08
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- a moon phase where half of the moon can be seen from earth
- something we observe to be similar over and over again.
- the amount of mass in a given space.
- when no moon is visible from earth
- the nearly circular path a smaller object travels around a larger object
- different changes the moon’s appearance from earth goes through
- when all of the moon is visible from earth
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- the moon phase just before the new moon.
- a moon phase where very little of the moon is visible from earth
- a moon phase where most of it is visible from earth
10 Clues: when no moon is visible from earth • the amount of mass in a given space. • the moon phase just before the new moon. • when all of the moon is visible from earth • a moon phase where most of it is visible from earth • something we observe to be similar over and over again. • a moon phase where half of the moon can be seen from earth • ...
Astronomy 2023-11-20
Across
- ball of gas
- Phases the growing and shrinking of the moon
- Orbits the earth
- the force that pulls objects to the core of the earth
- The moon has a 5 degree _____
- caused by the moon's gravity
- The moon appears to be getting smaller
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- moonlight appears to be growing
- Earth _____ the sun
- An object's orbital motion around another object
10 Clues: ball of gas • Orbits the earth • Earth _____ the sun • caused by the moon's gravity • The moon has a 5 degree _____ • moonlight appears to be growing • The moon appears to be getting smaller • Phases the growing and shrinking of the moon • An object's orbital motion around another object • the force that pulls objects to the core of the earth
Astronomy 2023-11-20
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- ball of gas
- Phases the growing and shrinking of the moon
- Orbits the earth
- the force that pulls objects to the core of the earth
- The moon has a 5 degree _____
- caused by the moon's gravity
- The moon appears to be getting smaller
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- moonlight appears to be growing
- Earth _____ the sun
- An object's orbital motion around another object
10 Clues: ball of gas • Orbits the earth • Earth _____ the sun • caused by the moon's gravity • The moon has a 5 degree _____ • moonlight appears to be growing • The moon appears to be getting smaller • Phases the growing and shrinking of the moon • An object's orbital motion around another object • the force that pulls objects to the core of the earth
The Earth and the moon 2025-04-17
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- When the earth are sphere, we can say it is
- the earth is turning
- when the moon is the same distance away from the Sun as Earth
- the different shapes of the moon
- when we see lots of light of the moon
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- this is made when space rocks hit the moon's surface
- when the light side of the moon is getting bigger
- the moon move in a circle around the earth
- The earth, moon and sun have this shape.
- when the light side getting smaller
- when the moon is closer to the sun than earth, we see a little light side
11 Clues: the earth is turning • the different shapes of the moon • when the light side getting smaller • when we see lots of light of the moon • The earth, moon and sun have this shape. • the moon move in a circle around the earth • When the earth are sphere, we can say it is • when the light side of the moon is getting bigger • this is made when space rocks hit the moon's surface • ...
moon phases 2021-09-28
8 Clues: is the 8th moon phase • is the 7th moon phase • is the first moon phase • Moon is the 5th moon phase • gibbous is the 6th moon phase • Gibbous is the 4th moon phase • Qaurter is the 3rd moon phase • Cresant is the second moon phase
moon phases 2024-05-03
7 Clues: the movement • fully visible moon • barely visible moon • cycle cycle of the moon • between half way full on • the thing that helps us stay on earth • tides are the things moon creates with water
Sun Moon and Stars Crossword 2023-02-13
9 Clues: Groups of stars • Hot balls of gas • The moon has eight what • What is the moon made of • Number of seasons there are • The season with the most sun • The center of our solar system • What does the moon do around the sun • Constellations the looks like a spoon
Moon Phase Study Guide 2019-03-03
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- Translating to hump in latin and getting smaller.
- The first phase after the new moon.
- The alignment of the sun, moon, and earth where the suns light is blocked by the moon.
- When the moon appears darkened as it passes through earths shadow.
- When the whole moon is lit and visible from earth.
- When the moon is 3/4 of its way through its phases.
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- When none of the lit part of the moon is visible
- The last phase before a new moon.
- When a quarter of the moon is lit up and growing.
- The growing hump (translated from latin).
10 Clues: The last phase before a new moon. • The first phase after the new moon. • The growing hump (translated from latin). • When none of the lit part of the moon is visible • When a quarter of the moon is lit up and growing. • Translating to hump in latin and getting smaller. • When the whole moon is lit and visible from earth. • ...
Astronomy 2023-11-20
10 Clues: a whole orbit • A celestial body • the moon is in a _ • the state of fading • the state of growing • the rise of sea level • the longest or shortest day of a year is a _ • earth's _ is the reason the seasons are there • the effect that pulls things down on the earth • phases the states of the moon every night.
Tides Crossword Puzzle 2021-04-20
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- Quarter:One of the Moon phases that happens for a neap tide.
- to do with the ocean.
- Tide:The tides with the greatest difference between high and low tides.
- Moon:One of the Moon phases that happens for a spring tide.
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- zone: The part of the coastline that goes through the coverage and exposure of the tides.
- rise and fall of water in the sea/ ocean.
- land.
- Tide:The tides with the least difference between high and low tides.
- Pull: The pull of gravity.
9 Clues: land. • to do with the ocean. • Pull: The pull of gravity. • rise and fall of water in the sea/ ocean. • Moon:One of the Moon phases that happens for a spring tide. • Quarter:One of the Moon phases that happens for a neap tide. • Tide:The tides with the least difference between high and low tides. • ...
Marine Chapter 4 Vocabulary 2020-09-28
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- the lowest point of a wave.
- an area of rapid seaward-flowing water.
- the highest point of a wave.
- the tides with a small tidal range. Occur in the Quarter phases of the moon.
- the distance from crest to crest of a wave
- one half of the wave height
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- incoming, or rising, tide.
- long, fast waves produced by earthquakes and other Seismic disturbances on the sea floor.
- the tides with a large tidal range. Occur in the new and full Moon phases.
- the change in the direction of a wave as it moves into shallow water.
- the movement of water or sediment down a shore in the direction of the wave action.
- tide where the water is rushing back toward the sea.
- a force that causes the surface of the water to return to an undisturbed state.
- Waves that form at the surface of a body of water.
14 Clues: incoming, or rising, tide. • the lowest point of a wave. • one half of the wave height • the highest point of a wave. • an area of rapid seaward-flowing water. • the distance from crest to crest of a wave • Waves that form at the surface of a body of water. • tide where the water is rushing back toward the sea. • ...
Space unit 2013-11-14
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- The month of the moon landing
- The second man on the moon
- A recently made dwarf planet
- The first man on the moon's shuttle ... 11
- A planet with very defined rings
- The positioning of the largest satellite dish in the southern hemisphere
- Earth passing between the Sun and the Moon ... eclipse
- The milkyway is a...
- The largest star in our solar system
- Something caused by the moon's gravity
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- The shadow of an eclipse
- The largest telescope on earth
- The seventh planet from the sun
- The fourth planet
- The closest planet to earth
- The stages of the moon's appearance from earth are known as the moon's...
- The force that keeps us on the ground
- We can see things in space from earth, as there is no...
- An artificial or natural object that orbits a planet
- Because of the earth's axis, we have 4...
20 Clues: The fourth planet • The milkyway is a... • The shadow of an eclipse • The second man on the moon • The closest planet to earth • A recently made dwarf planet • The month of the moon landing • The largest telescope on earth • The seventh planet from the sun • A planet with very defined rings • The largest star in our solar system • The force that keeps us on the ground • ...
Astronomy Simon 2016-10-27
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- Amount of matter.
- Every object in the universe attracts every other object.
- Measure of the force.
- Imaginary line that passes through the North and South poles.
- Faint outer atmosphere of the sun.
- Moon.
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- Moons shadow.
- Sun.
- Attracts all objects.
- Movement of one object around one another.
- An object at rest will stay at rest and an object in motion will stay in motion.
- Push or pull.
- Tendency of an object to resist a change in motion.
- The motion of the moon around Earth.
- Slightly elongated circle
15 Clues: Sun. • Moon. • Moons shadow. • Push or pull. • Amount of matter. • Attracts all objects. • Measure of the force. • Slightly elongated circle • Faint outer atmosphere of the sun. • The motion of the moon around Earth. • Movement of one object around one another. • Tendency of an object to resist a change in motion. • Every object in the universe attracts every other object. • ...
Science Vocabulary 2023-11-08
10 Clues: To get smaller. • Circles something. • Can you live there? • Something lit up by a light. • Earth, water, fire, and air. • control of going up and down. • Moon covers Sun for little time • Different surfaces of the moon. • Pulls you to the middle of Earth. • Smallest source of nuclear energy
Space Mini Lesson Crossword By Ari 2023-05-08
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- 354 days
- when the ocean water height is lowered
- the thing revolving around the earth
- The earth spinning on its axis
- the force that attracts something towards the earth
- 365 days
- the height of the ocean water level
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- the system our earth is in
- Center of our solar system
- the earth revolving round the sun
- when the ocean water height is heightened
- the year with an extra day
- the phases of the moon
- the planet we live on
14 Clues: 354 days • 365 days • the planet we live on • the phases of the moon • the system our earth is in • Center of our solar system • the year with an extra day • The earth spinning on its axis • the earth revolving round the sun • the height of the ocean water level • the thing revolving around the earth • when the ocean water height is lowered • when the ocean water height is heightened • ...
Science 2023-11-13
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- the lighter part of a shadow where light is partially blocked.
- the lit part of the Moon or a planet that can be seen from Earth.
- eclipse an occurrence during which the Moon's shadow appears on Earth's surface.
- the path an object follows as it moves around another object.
- axis the line on which an object rotates
- phases of the Moon during which more of the Moon's near side is lit each night.
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- the orbit of one object around another object.
- the central, darker part of a shadow where light is totally blocked.
- when Earth's rotation axis is tilted directly toward or away from the Sun.
- when Earth's rotation axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the Sun.
- the spin of an object around its axis.
- phases of the Moon during which less of the Moon's near side is lit each night.
12 Clues: the spin of an object around its axis. • axis the line on which an object rotates • the orbit of one object around another object. • the path an object follows as it moves around another object. • the lighter part of a shadow where light is partially blocked. • the lit part of the Moon or a planet that can be seen from Earth. • ...
Moon Phases Puzzle 2023-04-28
Across
- Moon phase getting bigger; more than 50% visible
- how many days does a moon cycle last?
- What phase comes after a 3rd quarter moon?
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- Moon is half lit; getting smaller
- Moon is not visible
- What is the phase 14 days after a waning gibbous
- Moon phase 14 days after a new moon
- How many days between major phases?
8 Clues: Moon is not visible • Moon is half lit; getting smaller • Moon phase 14 days after a new moon • How many days between major phases? • how many days does a moon cycle last? • What phase comes after a 3rd quarter moon? • What is the phase 14 days after a waning gibbous • Moon phase getting bigger; more than 50% visible
zach Unit 6 2023-02-28
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- an exaggerated craving for books
- science which collects studies and explains facts about animals
- science of the mind and human behavior
- the study of the supposed influence of the stars and planets on the lives and behavior of humans
- of or pertaining to the earth is positioned between the sun and the moon
- an instant desire to see things burn
- one who
- science or study
- a room or building in which scientific tests are carried out
- insanity craziness it was originally believed that the different phases of the moon
- work
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- work which is either physical or mental
- science dealing with life and organisms
- science dealing with he earth structure and history
- a craving a madness
- one who does not believe in the existence of a god
- to work together to co-operate
- one who is a funeral director
- uncontroable urge to steal
- the moon
20 Clues: work • one who • the moon • science or study • a craving a madness • uncontroable urge to steal • one who is a funeral director • to work together to co-operate • an exaggerated craving for books • an instant desire to see things burn • science of the mind and human behavior • work which is either physical or mental • science dealing with life and organisms • ...
Moon Phases Cross Word 2020-02-18
Across
- Light begins covering most of the moon
- Stronger and higher tides
- Only about half of the moon is visible
- The force that pushes us onto Earth
- An event in which the moon is darkened passing through Earth's shadow
- Gibbous, crescent, new
- The Moon is not visible at all
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- The Moon begins to look somewhat like an eye
- An object moving around another object
- The Moon's patterns of movements
- Lower and weaker tides
- To be lit up, or already lit
- The Moon is fully visible
- Only a sliver of the moon
- Light begins to cover less of the moon
15 Clues: Lower and weaker tides • Gibbous, crescent, new • Stronger and higher tides • The Moon is fully visible • Only a sliver of the moon • To be lit up, or already lit • The Moon is not visible at all • The Moon's patterns of movements • The force that pushes us onto Earth • Light begins covering most of the moon • An object moving around another object • ...
Science 2023-11-13
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- the lighter part of a shadow where light is partially blocked.
- when Earth's rotation axis is tilted directly toward or away from the Sun.
- when Earth's rotation axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the Sun.
- phases of the Moon during which less of the Moon's near side is lit each night.
- the orbit of one object around another object.
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- the central, darker part of a shadow where light is totally blocked.
- the path an object follows as it moves around another object.
- the lit part of the Moon or a planet that can be seen from Earth.
- phases of the Moon during which more of the Moon's near side is lit each night.
- axis the line on which an object rotates
- the spin of an object around its axis.
- eclipse an occurrence during which the Moon's shadow appears on Earth's surface.
12 Clues: the spin of an object around its axis. • axis the line on which an object rotates • the orbit of one object around another object. • the path an object follows as it moves around another object. • the lighter part of a shadow where light is partially blocked. • the lit part of the Moon or a planet that can be seen from Earth. • ...
Vocab crossword 2023-12-01
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- when Earth's rotation axis is tilted directly toward or away from the Sun.
- the central, darker part of a shadow where light is totally blocked.
- the spin of an object around its axis.
- the lit part of the Moon or a planet that can be seen from Earth.
- phases of the Moon during which less of the Moon's near side is lit each night
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- the orbit of one object around another object.
- the path an object follows as it moves around another object.
- the spin of an object around its axis.
- phases of the Moon during which more of the Moon's near side is lit each night
- when Earth's rotation axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the Sun.
- the lighter part of a shadow where light is partially blocked.
11 Clues: the spin of an object around its axis. • the spin of an object around its axis. • the orbit of one object around another object. • the path an object follows as it moves around another object. • the lighter part of a shadow where light is partially blocked. • the lit part of the Moon or a planet that can be seen from Earth. • ...
4th quarter Exam 6th grade 2018-05-16
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- fourth planet from the Sun; has polar ice caps, a thin atmosphere, and a reddish appearance caused by iron oxide in weathered rocks and soil.
- seventh plant from the Sun; is large and gaseous, has a distinct bluish-green color, and rotates on an axis nearly parallel to the plane of its orbit.
- observed Venus using his telescope
- Moon phase that occurs when the Moon is between Earth and the Sun, at which point the Moon cannot be seen because its lighted half is facing the sun and its dark side faces Earth.
- change in appearance of the Moon as viewed from the Earth, due to the relative positions of the moon, Earth and Sun.
- usually the eighth planet from the Sun; is large and gaseous, has rings that vary in thickness, and is bluish-green in color
- occurs when the Moon passes directly between the sun and Earth and casts a shadow over part of the Earth.
- smallest planet, closest to the Sun; does not have a true atmosphere; has a surface with many craters and high cliffs.
- a hollow left on the surface of the Moon caused by an object striking its surface.
- discovered that the planets travel in elliptical paths around the Sun at different speeds
- system of eight planets, including Earth, and other objects that revolve around the Sun.
- describes phases following a new moon, as more of the Moon’s lighted side becomes visible.
- Second planet from the Sun; similar to Earth in mass and size; has a thick atmosphere and a surface with craters, fault-like cracks, and volcanoes
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- describes phases that occur after a full moon, as the visible lighted side of the Moon grows smaller.
- a dwarf planet; nine planets away from the Sun; has a solid icy rock surface and a moon almost as big as itself, Charon
- second-largest and sixth planet from the Sun; has a complex ring system, at least 31 moons, and a thick atmosphere made mostly of hydrogen and helium.
- phase that occurs when all of the moon’s surface facing Earth reflects light.
- Giant. High-pressure storm in Jupiter’s atmosphere
- occurs when Earth’s shadow falls on the Moon
- dark-colored, relatively flat regions of the Moon formed when ancient lava reached the surface and filled craters on the Moon’s surface.
- developed the theory that the Sun was the center of the solar system.
- largest and fifth planet from the Sun; contains more mass than all the other planets combined, has continuous storms of high-pressure gas, and an atmosphere mostly of hydrogen and helium.
- third planet from the sun; has an atmosphere that protects life and surface temperatures that allow water to exist as a solid, liquid, and gas.
23 Clues: observed Venus using his telescope • occurs when Earth’s shadow falls on the Moon • Giant. High-pressure storm in Jupiter’s atmosphere • developed the theory that the Sun was the center of the solar system. • phase that occurs when all of the moon’s surface facing Earth reflects light. • ...
Space crossword 2014-08-07
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- Not a natural satellite
- Blocking of Sun's light by Moon
- The sun is in the middle of this model
- When the Moon passes directly behind the Earth
- When planets change direction in the sky
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- Cycle of a waveform
- field Producing a force on another massive body
- These can be high or low
- They are oval shaped
- There is none of this on the moon
- The earth is the middle of this model
11 Clues: Cycle of a waveform • They are oval shaped • Not a natural satellite • These can be high or low • Blocking of Sun's light by Moon • There is none of this on the moon • The earth is the middle of this model • The sun is in the middle of this model • When planets change direction in the sky • When the Moon passes directly behind the Earth • ...
Moon phases 2021-02-01
7 Clues: losing sunlight • gaining sunlight • "I can see the whole moon." • a moon that is less than half • a moon that is more than half • "I can't see any of the moon." • 1:You can see all the moon phases in a mounth, 2: The moon spins counterclockwise.
moon phases 2021-04-23
10 Clues: moon: its whole • moon: sneky moon • cresent: almost gone • gibbous: its so close • quarter: think fractions • crescent: here we go again • gibbous: it starts to fade • cresent: a little toenail moon • the sun and the moon make these • quarter: we see one forth of the moon
Moon phases 2021-10-22
7 Clues: where the moon lives • what phase is fully illuminated • phase the moon starts its cycle at • what did ancient people use the moon for • what you see at night instead of the sun • a name for the lunar moon hint starts with b ends with n • what is the moons favorite food hint it’s like candy rocks
The Sun-Earth-Moon System 2025-10-24
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- phase phases of the Moon during which less of the Moon's near side is lit each night.
- eclipse an occurrence during which the Moon's shadow appears on Earth's surface.
- axis the line on which an object rotates.
- the central, darker part of a shadow where light is totally blocked.
- when Earth's rotation axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the Sun.
- the path an object follows as it moves around another object.
- phase phases of the Moon during which more of the Moon's near side is lit each night.
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- the lighter part of a shadow where light is partially blocked.
- when Earth's rotation axis is tilted directly toward or away from the Sun.
- the lit part of the Moon or a planet that can be seen from Earth.
- the orbit of one object around another object.
- the spin of an object around its axis.
12 Clues: the spin of an object around its axis. • axis the line on which an object rotates. • the orbit of one object around another object. • the lighter part of a shadow where light is partially blocked. • the lit part of the Moon or a planet that can be seen from Earth. • the path an object follows as it moves around another object. • ...
Tides crossword 2023-01-13
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- when the sun earth and moon makes a line
- referring to land
- the force of a mass on a another mass
- one of the moon phases responsible for the spring tide
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- one of the moon phase responsible for neap tides
- an area were the ocean level changes throughout the day
- The pattern of falling and rising at a coastline
- referring to ocean
- when the sun earth and moon makes a 90 degree angle
- the planetary body responsible for earths tides.
10 Clues: referring to land • referring to ocean • the force of a mass on a another mass • when the sun earth and moon makes a line • one of the moon phase responsible for neap tides • The pattern of falling and rising at a coastline • the planetary body responsible for earths tides. • when the sun earth and moon makes a 90 degree angle • ...
The Sun, Earth and Moon 2018-01-30
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- During the new moon the sun and moon what?
- The sun is a huge ball of glowing what?
- Diwali occurs on the night of the what kind of new moon.
- What diagram includes sentences?
- It takes 365 days for the earth to make a full circle around the sun, what is this process called?
- What is the Islamic holy month called?
- Everything orbits the sun in what direction?
- Ramadan begins with the first sighting of the new moon in the what month of the lunar calendar?
- What was the model that originally had Earth at the centre of the solar system?
- The heliocentric was proven to be true by what technology invention?
- First Quarter Moon is also known as what?
- Gibbous refers to the ______?
- What calendar means that dates are determined both by the time of the solar year and also the phase of the moon.
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- The waning crescent moon is the last ________ phase.
- The moment a thin sliver piece of the Moon becomes visible is what phase?
- The Chinese New Year is determined by the ______ new moon.
- Waxing means getting ____?
- The Moon does not radiate its own what?
- We divide the lunar month into 4 _______ and 4 intermediate Moon phases
- Earth spins around a imaginary line called ______.
- What is at the centre of the universe?
- Great full moon is another word for what celebration?
- What planet do we live on?
- How many hours does it take for earth to rotate on its axis?
- The Full Moon appears when the Sun and the Moon are aligned on ______ sides of Earth.
- Moon What moon is completely black?
- Rosh Hashanah is what cultures new year?
- The Christian celebration of Easter occurs on what day of the week.
- This word means getting smaller
- What does helio mean?
30 Clues: What does helio mean? • Waxing means getting ____? • What planet do we live on? • Gibbous refers to the ______? • This word means getting smaller • What diagram includes sentences? • Moon What moon is completely black? • What is at the centre of the universe? • What is the Islamic holy month called? • The Moon does not radiate its own what? • ...
Phases of the Moon - Science Study Weekly #19 2021-10-25
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- More than half of the left side can be seen
- How many phases of the moon are there?
- The right half can be seen
- Has only one moon
- The sun gives off light because of a process
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- We see the moon at night because
- Has fourteen moons
- meteor The only thing that can change the surface of the moon if hit
- The moon rotates on this
9 Clues: Has only one moon • Has fourteen moons • The moon rotates on this • The right half can be seen • We see the moon at night because • How many phases of the moon are there? • More than half of the left side can be seen • The sun gives off light because of a process • meteor The only thing that can change the surface of the moon if hit
Lunar Phases 2023-11-24
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- the seventh phase of the cycle of phases
- between a full moon and a half moon
- invisible to the human eye
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- the first lunar phase after the new moon
- halfway between a new moon and the full moon
- fully illuminated to earth
- a gradual decrease of the sunlit part of the moon after the full moon
- between a half moon and full moon
8 Clues: fully illuminated to earth • invisible to the human eye • between a half moon and full moon • between a full moon and a half moon • the first lunar phase after the new moon • the seventh phase of the cycle of phases • halfway between a new moon and the full moon • a gradual decrease of the sunlit part of the moon after the full moon
Space 2022-06-05
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- A constellation in the form of a scorpion and is a horoscope.
- What our galaxy is called.
- Seventh planet from the sun.
- All of our planets and stars make up the.
- The closest star to earth.
- They make up constellations.
- The largest planet and fifth from the sun.
- A endless void that sucks everything into it and can never escape.
- Smallest planet and closest to the sun.
- What the pictures of the stars are called.
- The phases of the moon is called the.
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- A space rock that enters the earth's atmosphere.
- When the moon passes between earth and sun it causes this.
- The second planet from the sun.
- A large planet with low densities.
- When the moon moves into the earths shadow it causes this.
- The only planet with rings.
- When the moon appears to be fully illuminated it's called this.
- The only planet that is known to hold life.
19 Clues: What our galaxy is called. • The closest star to earth. • The only planet with rings. • Seventh planet from the sun. • They make up constellations. • The second planet from the sun. • A large planet with low densities. • The phases of the moon is called the. • Smallest planet and closest to the sun. • All of our planets and stars make up the. • ...
Moon Phases Puzzle 2023-04-28
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- Moon phase getting bigger; more than 50% visible
- how many days does a moon cycle last?
- What phase comes after a 3rd quarter moon?
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- Moon is half lit; getting smaller
- Moon is not visible
- What is the phase 14 days after a waning gibbous
- Moon phase 14 days after a new moon
- How many days between major phases?
8 Clues: Moon is not visible • Moon is half lit; getting smaller • Moon phase 14 days after a new moon • How many days between major phases? • how many days does a moon cycle last? • What phase comes after a 3rd quarter moon? • What is the phase 14 days after a waning gibbous • Moon phase getting bigger; more than 50% visible
Lunar Cycles Crossword 2022-03-29
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- The different appearances of the moon due to the sun shining on different sides of the moon relative to us.
- Phase when we can see all of the lighted part of the moon.
- A fundamental farce of nature that causes anything with mass to move toward each other.
- One cycle of the moon around the Earth.
- Phase when we can see none of the lighted part of the moon.
- The movement of a body around its axis.
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- When the light part of the moon is getting smaller.
- The movement of a body around its orbit.
- Phase when we can see half of the lighted part of the moon.
- Bulging of the worlds oceans due to the gravitational pull of the moon and sun.
- Phase when we can only see a sliver of the dark part of the moon.
- Phase when we can only see a sliver of the lighted part of the moon.
- When the light part of the moon is getting bigger.
13 Clues: One cycle of the moon around the Earth. • The movement of a body around its axis. • The movement of a body around its orbit. • When the light part of the moon is getting bigger. • When the light part of the moon is getting smaller. • Phase when we can see all of the lighted part of the moon. • Phase when we can see half of the lighted part of the moon. • ...
Earth and Space 2025-11-20
10 Clues: the red planet • space explorer • the blue planet • Bright lights at night • closest planet to the sun • centre of our solar system • no longer considered a planet • the sun is the centre of what? • the moon goes through lots of these • the Earth's only natural satellite?
moon phases 2024-05-03
7 Clues: the movement • fully visible moon • barely visible moon • cycle cycle of the moon • between half way full on • the thing that helps us stay on earth • tides are the things moon creates with water
lunar phenomenon crossword 2023-11-27
10 Clues: darkest shadow • lightest shadow • super weak tides • full effect of an eclipse • another term for moon phases • what comes up must come down • partial effect of an eclipse • strong tide; they spring forward • effect tides have that create high tides • gravitational pull of the moon causes these
Tides crossword 2023-01-13
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- when the sun earth and moon makes a line
- referring to land
- the force of a mass on a another mass
- one of the moon phases responsible for the spring tide
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- one of the moon phase responsible for neap tides
- an area were the ocean level changes throughout the day
- The pattern of falling and rising at a coastline
- referring to ocean
- when the sun earth and moon makes a 90 degree angle
- the planetary body responsible for earths tides.
10 Clues: referring to land • referring to ocean • the force of a mass on a another mass • when the sun earth and moon makes a line • one of the moon phase responsible for neap tides • The pattern of falling and rising at a coastline • the planetary body responsible for earths tides. • when the sun earth and moon makes a 90 degree angle • ...
Science- Sun phases 2023-11-07
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- Type of moon where you see the whole lit half
- the planet we live on
- Phase that is right before and after a full moon
- what word comes before cresent and gibbous when the moon is getting smaller
- Type of moon where you dont see the lit side at all
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- the thing that lights up the moon and earth
- the earth and the moon are both one of these
- comes before 1st quarter
- the thing that is lit up by the sun and has phases
- what word comes before cresent and gibbous when the moon is getting bigger
10 Clues: the planet we live on • comes before 1st quarter • the thing that lights up the moon and earth • the earth and the moon are both one of these • Type of moon where you see the whole lit half • Phase that is right before and after a full moon • the thing that is lit up by the sun and has phases • Type of moon where you dont see the lit side at all • ...
Density and Moon 2021-12-08
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- something we observe to be similar over and over again
- if the density is greater than water it will sink
- the nearly circular path a smaller object travels around a larger object
- to shine light of a certain object
- 1 month
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- if the density is less than water it will float
- the amount of mass in a given volume
- New moon, crescent moon, quarter moon, gibbous moon and full moon
- how much matter a object has
- length x width x height
10 Clues: 1 month • length x width x height • how much matter a object has • to shine light of a certain object • the amount of mass in a given volume • if the density is less than water it will float • if the density is greater than water it will sink • something we observe to be similar over and over again • New moon, crescent moon, quarter moon, gibbous moon and full moon • ...
Tides crossword 2023-01-13
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- when the sun earth and moon makes a line
- referring to land
- the force of a mass on a another mass
- one of the moon phases responsible for the spring tide
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- one of the moon phase responsible for neap tides
- an area were the ocean level changes throughout the day
- The pattern of falling and rising at a coastline
- referring to ocean
- when the sun earth and moon makes a 90 degree angle
- the planetary body responsible for earths tides.
10 Clues: referring to land • referring to ocean • the force of a mass on a another mass • when the sun earth and moon makes a line • one of the moon phase responsible for neap tides • The pattern of falling and rising at a coastline • the planetary body responsible for earths tides. • when the sun earth and moon makes a 90 degree angle • ...
Science Review Crossword Puzzle 2021-06-07
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- these movements cause the shifting of Earth's plates
- another way to say heat
- how high or low a sound is
- the outermost layer of the Earth
- the name of technology developed for space exploration that we adapt and use for everyday life
- Earth's natural satellite
- anything with mass and volume
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- Earth is ________ because its in the Goldilocks zone
- the process where all living things use oxygen to break down glucose
- the changing shape of the Moon
- when the moon passes into Earth's shadow
- how loud or soft a noise
- the process plants undergo to create glucose
- the continuous rise and fall of the Earth's oceans / seas
- how much matter an object contains
15 Clues: another way to say heat • how loud or soft a noise • Earth's natural satellite • how high or low a sound is • anything with mass and volume • the changing shape of the Moon • the outermost layer of the Earth • how much matter an object contains • when the moon passes into Earth's shadow • the process plants undergo to create glucose • ...
Phases of the Moon Crossword 2024-10-17
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- The phase that appears full and bright
- The phase of the moon when it is completely dark
- The phase that appears as a thin crescent
- Side The side of the moon that faces away from the sun
- To gradually become smaller
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- The phase that is half illuminated
- Cycle The period of time it takes for the moon to go through all its phases
- The side of the moon that is facing the sun
- To gradually become larger
- The path the moon takes around the Earth
10 Clues: To gradually become larger • To gradually become smaller • The phase that is half illuminated • The phase that appears full and bright • The path the moon takes around the Earth • The phase that appears as a thin crescent • The side of the moon that is facing the sun • The phase of the moon when it is completely dark • ...
Tides crossword 2023-01-13
Across
- when the sun earth and moon makes a line
- referring to land
- the force of a mass on a another mass
- one of the moon phases responsible for the spring tide
Down
- one of the moon phase responsible for neap tides
- an area were the ocean level changes throughout the day
- The pattern of falling and rising at a coastline
- referring to ocean
- when the sun earth and moon makes a 90 degree angle
- the planetary body responsible for earths tides.
10 Clues: referring to land • referring to ocean • the force of a mass on a another mass • when the sun earth and moon makes a line • one of the moon phase responsible for neap tides • The pattern of falling and rising at a coastline • the planetary body responsible for earths tides. • when the sun earth and moon makes a 90 degree angle • ...
Earth and Sun 2017-11-20
Across
- to turn on an axis
- a time in the morning when the sun appears over the horizon
- the measurement of the amount of matter in something
- the phase of the moon when all of the sunlit side of the moon is visible from Earth
- the star in the center of the Solar System
- one of the four planets that are made of gas.
- to reduce in volume by applying pressure
- a huge region beyond the gas giant planets, made up of different sized chunks of matter
- the shape of the moon when it appears to be more than a quarter but not yet full and when it is less than full but not quite a third quarter
- the layer of gases surrounding Earth
- an imaginary line around which a mass, like a planet, rotates
- the phase of the moon when the sunlit side is not visible from earth
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- anything that takes up space
- curved shape of the visible part of the moon before and after a new moon
- the force of attraction between masses
- a phase of the moon halfway between a new moon and full moon
- A system of the sun and other objects that orbit the sun
- cycle the four week period during which the moon orbits Earth one time and is visible in all of its phases
- a large, round object orbiting a star
- a mass of ice, rock, and gas orbiting the sun
- the force exerted by an object or fluid on something
- the time between sunrise and sunset
22 Clues: to turn on an axis • anything that takes up space • the time between sunrise and sunset • the layer of gases surrounding Earth • a large, round object orbiting a star • the force of attraction between masses • to reduce in volume by applying pressure • the star in the center of the Solar System • a mass of ice, rock, and gas orbiting the sun • ...
The Moon 2014-03-02
Across
- An imaginary line or pole that passes through a planet, on which the planet spins
- a Russian astronaut
- Probe machines sent up into space to land on planets or fly past planets and send pictures to earth.
- part of the moon we can't see from earth
- the layers of gases around some planets and moons
- a piece of equipment that allows a person to see distant objects
- a force that causes everything to have weight and move towards the center of the earth
- an object that travels around another object
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- a period of time where we see parts of the moon
- a program made to learn more about the moon
- Earth's natural satellite
- the last name of the first man to step on the moon
- a suit containing oxygen and includes adjustable temperatures perfect for space travel
- Fifty-mile wide crater
- ring-shaped flat lands with walls around them
15 Clues: a Russian astronaut • Fifty-mile wide crater • Earth's natural satellite • part of the moon we can't see from earth • a program made to learn more about the moon • an object that travels around another object • ring-shaped flat lands with walls around them • a period of time where we see parts of the moon • the layers of gases around some planets and moons • ...
Relationship of the Moon and the Earth Topic 15 2024-11-07
Across
- amount if matter in an object
- the seventh phase of the moon
- the number of phases the moon goes through
- small rocky bodies that orbit a planet
- when the moon can´t be seen by people on Earth
- when high tide is higher than usual and low tide is lower than usual
- the amount of high tides in a day and low tides in a day
- the tendency of all objects pulling towards other objects towards themselves
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- a person who travels in space
- the direction that the moon orbits the earth
- the number of hours between high tide or low tide at the same place.
- when the moon is on the opposite side of the Earth to the Sun
- one of the things that determines the amount of gravity an objects gives off
- the area of a shoreline between high and low tides
- predictable daily rise and fall of sea and ocean levels
15 Clues: a person who travels in space • the seventh phase of the moon • amount if matter in an object • small rocky bodies that orbit a planet • the number of phases the moon goes through • the direction that the moon orbits the earth • when the moon can´t be seen by people on Earth • the area of a shoreline between high and low tides • ...
Eclipse Crossword 2024-04-05
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- type of ring that appears right before totality
- type of moon that must be present for a solar eclipse
- type of eclipse where the Moon is too far from Earth to completely cover the Sun
- how many times either a solar or lunar eclipse occurs per year
- maximum phase of a total eclipse during which the Moon's disk completely covers the Sun
- type of eclipse where Earth is positioned precisely between the Moon and Sun
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- has an orbit of 29 and a half days
- has an orbit of 365 days
- you must never look ___ at the eclipse
- what happens to the sky during the solar eclipse
- how the Moon's orbit appears in relation to the Earth
- the type of eclipse that is seen when you are not in the shadow
- what the moon does to the light from the sun to create the phases
- type of eclipse where the Moon blocks the Sun
14 Clues: has an orbit of 365 days • has an orbit of 29 and a half days • you must never look ___ at the eclipse • type of eclipse where the Moon blocks the Sun • type of ring that appears right before totality • what happens to the sky during the solar eclipse • type of moon that must be present for a solar eclipse • how the Moon's orbit appears in relation to the Earth • ...
Science Crossword 2023-09-08
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- The planet we live on.
- orbit around an object.
- the brightest thing that we know of.
- It pulls objects down to the ground.
- To flip something or move it another way.
- The Phases if the moons name.
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- Decrease
- you can see it during night time and has phases
- When the water goes up or down that's called a.
- We are trying to discover we are in it where planets are.
- Increase
11 Clues: Decrease • Increase • The planet we live on. • orbit around an object. • The Phases if the moons name. • the brightest thing that we know of. • It pulls objects down to the ground. • To flip something or move it another way. • you can see it during night time and has phases • When the water goes up or down that's called a. • ...
Phases of the Moon 2013-02-07
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- The series of shape changes that the Moon goes through when it revolves around the Earth is called the ___________________ of the Moon.
- When the Earth is in between the Sun and the Moon, we see a ________ moon.
- We see a quarter moon during the _____________ week of the lunar cycle.
- The side of the Moon that faces ____________ the sun will reflect light.
- The Moon is a _________________ object, because it reflects the Sun's light. It does not produce its own light.
- The Moon is always the same shape, but we cannot always see all of it. Some parts reflect light. Other parts are in a __________________ which makes them look dark.
- It takes the Moon close to one _____________ (or 28-29 days) to make one revolution around the Earth.
- A ______ Moon is the phase of the moon that occurs when the Moon is directly between the Earth and the Sun; it is the start of a new lunar cycle.
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- The Moon looks brights because it _______________ light from the Sun.
- This word describes the Moon when it looks like a sliver. It is smaller than a quarter moon, but it is not yet a new moon. It can be waxing or waning.
- We use this word when the Moon looks like it is getting smaller.
- This word describes the Moon when it looks a little bit bigger than a half, but it is not yet full. It can be waxing or waning.
- An object that produces its own light is a _________________ object.
- We use this word wen the Moon looks like it is getting bigger.
- The ______________ orbits the Earth every 28 to 29 days. It is not a planet. We call it a satellite.
15 Clues: We use this word wen the Moon looks like it is getting bigger. • We use this word when the Moon looks like it is getting smaller. • An object that produces its own light is a _________________ object. • The Moon looks brights because it _______________ light from the Sun. • We see a quarter moon during the _____________ week of the lunar cycle. • ...
phases of the moon 2021-03-08
10 Clues: growing • spinning • no light • shrinking • going around • entire circle • more than half • Cheshire cat smile • 1st and 3rd quarter • cycle the phases of the moon
The Moon 2023-04-04
Across
- phase when the moon is 1/4 of the way around the Earth
- Earth's moon is the ___ largest moon orbiting a planet
- moon crater that is more than 85 kilometers wide
- phase of the moon when only a thin sliver of right side of moon is visible
- moon phase when more than half of the moon's left side can be seen
- the moon cannot be seen in this phase
- the moon is ______ than Earth
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- the sun _______ light off the moon's surface
- takes 29.5 days for the moon to go through all of these
- caused when asteroids and meteors hit the moon's surface
10 Clues: the moon is ______ than Earth • the moon cannot be seen in this phase • the sun _______ light off the moon's surface • moon crater that is more than 85 kilometers wide • phase when the moon is 1/4 of the way around the Earth • Earth's moon is the ___ largest moon orbiting a planet • takes 29.5 days for the moon to go through all of these • ...
Science vocab 2023-11-29
9 Clues: high ocean ___ • winter,summer,fall • what takes 365 days • happens after full moon • what causes day and night • has eight different phases • invisible line in the earth • what keeps everything in motion • smallest amount of light on the moon
Week 6 2015-10-15
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- I judged
- I spent a lot of voyage
- I am after frost
- to become
- I am a builder
- helping
- I fund a starfish
- a object that mouse
- so essay
- poling apart
- I look over
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- moon phases
- I built a house
- to trace from a source
- I'm at act
- I one
- I worked in the bed
- moving around the sun
- finds out hos gillette
- I raced to the top of the hill
20 Clues: I one • helping • I judged • so essay • to become • I'm at act • moon phases • I look over • poling apart • I am a builder • I built a house • I am after frost • I fund a starfish • I worked in the bed • a object that mouse • moving around the sun • to trace from a source • finds out hos gillette • I spent a lot of voyage • I raced to the top of the hill
Moon's 2023-11-20
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- occurs once a month, rising around 12 AM, and setting around 12 PM, almost instantaneously becoming a Waning Crescent.
- the sixth phase in the cycle of phases
- occurs when the moon is on the same side of Earth as the sun
Down
- this Moon phase appears as a small sliver on the right side
- looks like a half-illuminated circle one side of the moon is illuminated and the other half is shadowed
- The area illuminated on the surface of the Moon during this phase is in the shape of a crescent and the amount of sunlight reflecting off of the Moon is decreasingwaininggibbous
- The sun fully illuminates the side of the moon we can see from the earth
- fourth phase in the cycle of phases
8 Clues: fourth phase in the cycle of phases • the sixth phase in the cycle of phases • this Moon phase appears as a small sliver on the right side • occurs when the moon is on the same side of Earth as the sun • The sun fully illuminates the side of the moon we can see from the earth • ...
Moon Phases Project 2020-12-15
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- The Moon Phase that happens after a Full Moon.
- To Increase In Size.
- What is the First Moon Phase?
- When the Moon is lit up on the right side
- To Decreases In Size.
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- When the Moon appears fully illuminated.
- When the Moon is only lit up on the right side.
- What is the the moon phase before new moon?
- The Moon Phase that comes after the First Quarter.
- What is the moon phase after new moon?
10 Clues: To Increase In Size. • To Decreases In Size. • What is the First Moon Phase? • What is the moon phase after new moon? • When the Moon appears fully illuminated. • When the Moon is lit up on the right side • What is the the moon phase before new moon? • The Moon Phase that happens after a Full Moon. • When the Moon is only lit up on the right side. • ...
Moon phases crosswords 2025-09-22
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- A force the tries to bring objects down.
- Decreasing in size
- the ocean getting pulled by gravity.
- is the movement of a object.
- is the change in the appearance of the moon.
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- The sunlight portion is increasing but less than half can be seen.
- Increasing in size
- The earth moon and sun are in approximate alignment, so can see the whole side of the moon facing earth.
- The moon is at a 90 degree angle with the earth and sun, so we are seeing half on the right side.
- the spinning of an object.
10 Clues: Increasing in size • Decreasing in size • the spinning of an object. • is the movement of a object. • the ocean getting pulled by gravity. • A force the tries to bring objects down. • is the change in the appearance of the moon. • The sunlight portion is increasing but less than half can be seen. • ...
Autumn 2023-10-17
14 Clues: Tree Seed • Nevermore • Is for horses • Collecting food • Spookiest holiday • Scares birds away • First month of Fall • Goes through phases • Comfy cozy clothing • Favorite fall flavor • Another word for Fall • Orange, yellow, red, & brown • The name of two different sports • Action to make a Jack o' Lantern
The Moon 2020-11-04
7 Clues: parts of • one day on the moon • the moon is big and round • a thin sliver of the moon • the moon is getting bigger • the moon is getting smaller • half of the lighted side of the moon
MOON 2022-02-18
Across
- when almost all of the moon is shown but not all of it.
- when a little bit of light is shown on the moon; after the new moon.
- a pull that joins two objects together.
- the movement of an object
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- the spinning of an object
- the phases of the moon
- it travels in straight lines in space and illuminates the moon.
- when all of the moon is seen on earth
- a rocky sphere that rotates around a planet.
9 Clues: the phases of the moon • the spinning of an object • the movement of an object • when all of the moon is seen on earth • a pull that joins two objects together. • a rocky sphere that rotates around a planet. • when almost all of the moon is shown but not all of it. • it travels in straight lines in space and illuminates the moon. • ...
Tides and Moon Phases 2023-03-06
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- The area where tides reach.
- moon phases you see during this tide are new and full moon
- The magnetic pull of an object toward another.
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- An area where there is less water and more dry land.
- An area where the organisms deal more with water
- moon phases you see during this tide are first and third quarter.
- the cycle of when water falls and rises.
7 Clues: The area where tides reach. • the cycle of when water falls and rises. • The magnetic pull of an object toward another. • An area where the organisms deal more with water • An area where there is less water and more dry land. • moon phases you see during this tide are new and full moon • moon phases you see during this tide are first and third quarter.
LJ - Lunar Cycle 2023-09-22
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- after the Waning Gibbous and before the Waning Crescent.
- After the New moon phase, meaning to get bigger.
- Before a Waxing Gibbous and after Waxing Crescent.
- Means to get smaller after the Full Moon.
- Halfway through the phases.
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- before the New Moon comes again.
- Before a Full Moon
- The first phase of the moon.
8 Clues: Before a Full Moon • Halfway through the phases. • The first phase of the moon. • before the New Moon comes again. • Means to get smaller after the Full Moon. • After the New moon phase, meaning to get bigger. • Before a Waxing Gibbous and after Waxing Crescent. • after the Waning Gibbous and before the Waning Crescent.
Moon Phase and Tides Vocab Review 2025-04-10
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- Tides with the greatest tidal range, occurs on a full and new moon.
- More of the illuminated (lighted by the sun) half of the moon can be seen each night, it seems to grow bigger.
- When the Earth is between the sun and moon and all of the moon’s surface facing Earth is illuminated.
- A moon phase where more than half, but not all, of the moon's surface is illuminated, appearing as a bulge or hump.
- When the ocean level is at it's lowest point, occurs twice per day.
- When the ocean level is at it's highest point, occurs twice per day.
- Periodic rise and fall of sea levels, primarily caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon.
- When an object spins on it's axis, gives Earth day and night which takes 24 hours.
- A lunar phase where half of the Moon's visible surface is illuminated, occurring roughly halfway between the new moon and full moon phases.
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- a raised area in the ocean caused by the gravitational pull of the moon
- The orbital motion of a planet or moon around another star or planet.
- Less of the illuminated side of the moon can be seen each night, seems to be shrinking.
- The moon is between the Earth & the sun, dark side faces Earth, we see the moon as a dark circle.
- The phase of the moon when less than half is visible, appearing as a thin, curved slice of light.
- Different forms that the moon takes in its appearance from earth.
- Tides with a smaller difference between high and low tides, occurs on the quarter moons.
- The difference in height between high and low tides.
- One complete revolution of the moon around Earth that take approximately 28-29 days.
18 Clues: The difference in height between high and low tides. • Different forms that the moon takes in its appearance from earth. • Tides with the greatest tidal range, occurs on a full and new moon. • When the ocean level is at it's lowest point, occurs twice per day. • When the ocean level is at it's highest point, occurs twice per day. • ...
8.7B Moon Phases 2022-10-17
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- Light on the left Oval Shape
- Completely dark/no light
- Light on the right Oval shape
- Light only on the right half
- The 3rd planet from the Sun
- Light only on the left half
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- Small U shape light on the moon left side
- Completely light up
- Small U shape light on the moon right side
- The center of our solar system
10 Clues: Completely light up • Completely dark/no light • The 3rd planet from the Sun • Light only on the left half • Light on the left Oval Shape • Light only on the right half • Light on the right Oval shape • The center of our solar system • Small U shape light on the moon left side • Small U shape light on the moon right side
Moon phases project 2020-12-15
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- It is even more then half of the moon lit up
- it is getting bigger
- A Crescent is a little strip of the moon lit up
- It is getting smaller
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- It is when the sun and earth blocks the light
- The moon is not lit up
- Is when only half of the moon is lit up
- It is even even more then half of the moon lit up
- A Gibbous is more then half of the moon lit up
- A full moon is when the whole moon is lit up
10 Clues: it is getting bigger • It is getting smaller • The moon is not lit up • Is when only half of the moon is lit up • It is even more then half of the moon lit up • A full moon is when the whole moon is lit up • It is when the sun and earth blocks the light • A Gibbous is more then half of the moon lit up • A Crescent is a little strip of the moon lit up • ...
The Moon Phases 2021-10-06
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- the increasing amount of illumination of the Moon’s face before full moon
- the movement of an object around another object
- Alignments of the Sun, Earth, and Moon
- the spinning of an object like the Earth, on its axis
- the phase of the Moon when the Earth-facing hemisphere is illuminated over less than 50 percent of its area
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- the phase of the Moon seen when the Earth-facing hemisphere is illuminated over more than 50 percent of its area
- the decreasing amount of illumination of the Moon’s face after full moon as it moves to new moon
- the pull of gravity on the Earth caused by the moon in the ocean
- the force that tries to pull two objects towards each other
- cycle the change in the appearance of the moon as it makes one full revolution around the Earth
10 Clues: Alignments of the Sun, Earth, and Moon • the movement of an object around another object • the spinning of an object like the Earth, on its axis • the force that tries to pull two objects towards each other • the pull of gravity on the Earth caused by the moon in the ocean • the increasing amount of illumination of the Moon’s face before full moon • ...
Anderson Chapter 1 Lesson 4 Astronomy 2021-11-09
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- When earth is directly between the mon and the sun
- How many objects do you need to make an eclipse
- When the moon passes directly between earth and the sun
- What happens during an eclipse
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- When the moon orbits Earth what happens to Earth, moon, and sun
- The light part of the moon's shadow
- The rare eclipse
- When an object in space comes between the sun and a third object
- A type of eclipse
- The different shapes of the moon
- The darkest part of the moon's shadow
11 Clues: The rare eclipse • A type of eclipse • What happens during an eclipse • The different shapes of the moon • The light part of the moon's shadow • The darkest part of the moon's shadow • How many objects do you need to make an eclipse • When earth is directly between the mon and the sun • When the moon passes directly between earth and the sun • ...
Animals Effected By the Moon 2024-11-18
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- This animal becomes pee-shy when the full moon Is out.
- This phase of the moon illuminates the night.
- These are affected by the moon's phases.
- This animal normally eats at night but will eat during the day if a full moon is present.
- Turtles This animal uses the moon to plant its eggs.
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- This phase is as if the moon isn't there at all.
- This animal digs a deeper hole every full moon for prey.
- Animals that live in these are affected by the tides.
- These animals have been known to glow in blue moonlight.
- This animal communicates mostly under the full moon.
10 Clues: These are affected by the moon's phases. • This phase of the moon illuminates the night. • This phase is as if the moon isn't there at all. • Turtles This animal uses the moon to plant its eggs. • This animal communicates mostly under the full moon. • Animals that live in these are affected by the tides. • This animal becomes pee-shy when the full moon Is out. • ...
Tides Wyatt Loomis 2022-10-20
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- the portion of the coastline that goes through periods of coverage and exposure
- the satellite that orbits the Earth
- tides that occur during 1st and 3rd quarter
- the planet we live on
- the phases of the moon
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- dry land
- the pattern of ocean water rising and falling
- has to do with the ocean
- tides that occur during Full Moon and New Moon
9 Clues: dry land • the planet we live on • the phases of the moon • has to do with the ocean • the satellite that orbits the Earth • tides that occur during 1st and 3rd quarter • the pattern of ocean water rising and falling • tides that occur during Full Moon and New Moon • the portion of the coastline that goes through periods of coverage and exposure
Phases of the Moon 2025-02-14
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- The phase when the moon is not visible from Earth because it's between the Earth and the sun.
- The phase before the new moon when only a small part of the moon is illuminated.
- The path that the moon follows as it travels around the Earth.
- The phase after the new moon when a small sliver of the moon starts to become visible.
- The period it takes for the moon to complete one full orbit around the Earth, approximately 29.5 days.
- The term used to describe the moon when it is increasing in illumination.
- The line that separates the illuminated part of the moon from the dark part.
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- The phase when the entire face of the moon is illuminated by the sun.
- The phase after the full moon when the illuminated part of the moon is decreasing.
- The phase when the moon is half illuminated and half dark, occurring about three weeks after the new moon.
- The force that pulls the moon towards the Earth, keeping it in orbit.
- The side of the moon that always faces the Earth due to synchronous rotation.
- The phase when the moon is half illuminated and half dark, occurring about a week after the new moon.
- The term used to describe the moon when it is decreasing in illumination.
- The phase when more than half of the moon is illuminated but it is not yet a full moon.
15 Clues: The path that the moon follows as it travels around the Earth. • The phase when the entire face of the moon is illuminated by the sun. • The force that pulls the moon towards the Earth, keeping it in orbit. • The term used to describe the moon when it is decreasing in illumination. • The term used to describe the moon when it is increasing in illumination. • ...
The Moon 2014-03-02
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- An imaginary line or pole that passes through a planet, on which the planet spins
- a Russian astronaut
- Probe machines sent up into space to land on planets or fly past planets and send pictures to earth.
- part of the moon we can't see from earth
- the layers of gases around some planets and moons
- a piece of equipment that allows a person to see distant objects
- a force that causes everything to have weight and move towards the center of the earth
- an object that travels around another object
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- a period of time where we see parts of the moon
- a program made to learn more about the moon
- Earth's natural satellite
- the last name of the first man to step on the moon
- a suit containing oxygen and includes adjustable temperatures perfect for space travel
- Fifty-mile wide crater
- ring-shaped flat lands with walls around them
15 Clues: a Russian astronaut • Fifty-mile wide crater • Earth's natural satellite • part of the moon we can't see from earth • a program made to learn more about the moon • an object that travels around another object • ring-shaped flat lands with walls around them • a period of time where we see parts of the moon • the layers of gases around some planets and moons • ...
Solar & Lunar Eclipses 2024-10-03
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- fainter, outer part of Earth's/Moon's shadow
- type of lunar eclipse where Moon moves into Earth's penumbra shadow
- the number of lunar phases that exist
- how long it takes to complete 1 lunar cycle
- Large marsupial
- another name for a total eclipse where Moon turns red
- term for when Earth, Moon, & Sun are in a straight line
- this type of tide happens twice a month & decreases the size of the tides
- type of solar eclipse where Sun is fully covered by Moon
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- type of lunar eclipse where Moon is part in umbra, part in penumbra
- lunar phase during lunar eclipse
- type of solar eclipse where part of Sun is covered
- lunar phase during solar eclipse
- darkest part of Earth's/Moon's shadow
- type of lunar eclipse where Moon is fully in Earth's umbra
- type of solar eclipse where Moon is far away from the Earth & does not fully cover Sun
- this type of tide happens twice a month & increases the size of the tides
17 Clues: Large marsupial • lunar phase during lunar eclipse • lunar phase during solar eclipse • the number of lunar phases that exist • darkest part of Earth's/Moon's shadow • how long it takes to complete 1 lunar cycle • fainter, outer part of Earth's/Moon's shadow • type of solar eclipse where part of Sun is covered • another name for a total eclipse where Moon turns red • ...
Astronomy- Knowianna 2016-10-27
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- the largest part of the moons shadow
- the darkest part of the moons shadow
- appears to move from east to west
- the tendency of an object to resist a change in motion
- states that every object in the universe attracts every other object
- occurs when the moon passes directly between earth and the sun
- moves from west to east
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- causes day and night
- causes seasons
- occurs at a full moon when earth is directly between the moon and the sun
- an object that orbits a star
- caused by the motions of the moon around earth
- the path of one object as it revolves around another object in space
- an imaginary line that an object rotates on
14 Clues: causes seasons • causes day and night • moves from west to east • an object that orbits a star • appears to move from east to west • the largest part of the moons shadow • the darkest part of the moons shadow • an imaginary line that an object rotates on • caused by the motions of the moon around earth • the tendency of an object to resist a change in motion • ...
Astronomy 2023-03-22
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- when Earth moves around the sun
- imaginary line that passes through Earth
- the planet we live on
- when the moon looks almost full
- when the moon looks very thin and curved in the sky
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- the four periods with different weather on Earth
- moon's different appearances
- to move around itself
- the Earth's track around the sun
- when the moon is not visible at all
10 Clues: to move around itself • the planet we live on • moon's different appearances • when Earth moves around the sun • when the moon looks almost full • the Earth's track around the sun • when the moon is not visible at all • imaginary line that passes through Earth • the four periods with different weather on Earth • when the moon looks very thin and curved in the sky
6th weeks choice board 2023-05-10
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- something that shows what organisms eat in an ecoysystem
- forces that pull things down to earth
- net force measurement unit
- what the earth does to the sun
- the thing that reflects the suns light onto earth
- the closest star to earth
- planet we live on
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- change in speed
- how fast something is moving
- what the earth does on its axis
- phases of the moon
- speed and derection
12 Clues: change in speed • planet we live on • phases of the moon • speed and derection • the closest star to earth • net force measurement unit • how fast something is moving • what the earth does to the sun • what the earth does on its axis • forces that pull things down to earth • the thing that reflects the suns light onto earth • ...
Earth, Sun, Moon (Seasons and Moon Phases) 2025-04-08
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- This season comes right after winter.
- The same side of the moon always ________ the Earth.
- The path an object follows as it moves around another object
- The shape of the path of the planets as they orbit the sun
- The movement of a planet around the sun is called a ______.
- The motion of a planet spinning on its axis
- When the northern hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, we experience _____.
- When the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, we experience ______.
- The shortest day of the year is in ______ and is called the summer solstice.
- The moon makes one revolution around the Earth about every _____ days.
- Pits on the moon caused by the impact of objects, such as meteors.
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- One revolution of Earth around the sun takes about one ____.
- We see the moon because light from the sun ______ off of it.
- The tilt of the Earth's axis and its revolution around the sun cause ___.
- This season comes right after summer.
- The two forces that keep the Earth in orbit are gravity and ____.
- The study of planets, stars, moons, and other celestial objects
- One rotation of the earth on its axis takes about one ____.
- December 21st is the shortest day of the year and is called the winter _____.
19 Clues: This season comes right after winter. • This season comes right after summer. • The motion of a planet spinning on its axis • The same side of the moon always ________ the Earth. • The shape of the path of the planets as they orbit the sun • The movement of a planet around the sun is called a ______. • One rotation of the earth on its axis takes about one ____. • ...
Nā Pō Mahina 2021-01-12
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- The number of moon phases in one cycle.
- This night was for prayer for rain.
- The 4th and last full moon. An excellent night for fishing.
- The Hawaiian word for mahina.
- The akua that is honored during Kūkahi, Kūlua, Kukolu, and Kūpau.
- This night was devoted to prayer to the gods.
- The name of this night means hidden or small.
- This night means to blossom and marks the 12th night in honor of Kāne.
- The goddess of the moon.
- A period of 10 days.
- This night is believed to be the fullest moon.
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- Marriages were held on this night.
- The anahulu of the rounding moons.
- The anahulu of the growing moons.
- This name honors a god, goddess, or spirit.
- This night is the night of the spirits and will scare the fish away.
- This moon is the last night of the moon cycle.
- These Kāloa nights honor this akua of the sea.
- The anahulu of the fading, decreasing moons.
- Meaning to drip, drop, or pass the time.
- The first of the four full moons which also means egg, fruit, or seed.
- The first night of each moon cycle.
- These three nights are great for planting any type of trees or vegetation.
- The Hawaiian word for nothing or unproductive.
24 Clues: A period of 10 days. • The goddess of the moon. • The Hawaiian word for mahina. • The anahulu of the growing moons. • Marriages were held on this night. • The anahulu of the rounding moons. • This night was for prayer for rain. • The first night of each moon cycle. • The number of moon phases in one cycle. • Meaning to drip, drop, or pass the time. • ...
The Earth, Sun, & Moon 2025-06-05
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- day of the year the sun reaches its highest or lowest in the sky
- point in a planet's orbit at which it is closest to the sun
- spinning of a planet or other body on its axis
- imaginary line through the center of a planet or other body around which that body spins
- point at which the Moon is closest to Earth.
- tide that is not as high or as low as a normal tide.
- point at which the Moon is farthest from Earth.
- movement of a planet or other body orbiting another body
- center or dark part of a shadow
- time of day when the Sun is highest in the sky
- phase when less than half of the Moon is visible.
- phase when more than half the moon is visible
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- outer layer of the Sun's atmosphere.
- tide that is higher or lower than a normal tide.
- day the sun shines directly on the equator
- passing of the Moon between Earth and the Sun.
- point in a planet's orbit at which it is farthest from the sun
- boundary formed where the first and 24th time zones meet
- passing of the Moon through Earth's shadow.
- system whereby all places within a time zone all have the same time
- light, outer part of the shadow
- changes in the shape of the Moon
22 Clues: center or dark part of a shadow • light, outer part of the shadow • changes in the shape of the Moon • outer layer of the Sun's atmosphere. • day the sun shines directly on the equator • passing of the Moon through Earth's shadow. • point at which the Moon is closest to Earth. • phase when more than half the moon is visible • passing of the Moon between Earth and the Sun. • ...
Moon Phases Crossword Puzzle 2021-10-24
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- A crescent is visible on the moon, and the light is coming from the right side.
- The light starts to decrease starting from the right side.
- Half of the moon is lit (left side).
- When the moon is almost directly between the Sun and the Earth
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- When the moon is fully illuminated by the Sun.
- Comes 7 days after the waxing crescent.
- When half of the moon is lit (right side).
- What does the moon reflect that causes the moon phases?
- The moon phase between the third quarter moon and the new moon.
- How many days does it take to go from a third quarter moon to a first quarter moon? (numerical value in words)
10 Clues: Half of the moon is lit (left side). • Comes 7 days after the waxing crescent. • When half of the moon is lit (right side). • When the moon is fully illuminated by the Sun. • What does the moon reflect that causes the moon phases? • The light starts to decrease starting from the right side. • When the moon is almost directly between the Sun and the Earth • ...
Astronomy 2025-02-20
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- Earth's seasons are caused by_______
- The sun rises in the _______
- The largest of the inner planets
- What phase does the moon have to be during a lunar eclipse?
- Why does the moon have phases?
- During neap tides, tides are_______________
- Why do we have day and night?
- The shortest day of the year is called_________
- Why do we only see one side of the moon?
- When the moon is waning, it appears to be__________
- Our sun is a huge ball of
- The outer planets are called _____giants
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- What shape is Earth's orbit around the sun?
- How long does it take for the Earth to revolve around the sun?
- Why do Australia and the United States have opposite seasons?
- Our atmosphere is mostly a mix of what gases?
- Why are total solar eclipses rare?
- Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
- What has the strongest influence on the tides and why?
- All of the planets______ around the sun
- What causes the tides?
- Days which have equal hours of daylight/night are called____________
- We have high and low tides every day because______________
- During a solar eclipse we cannot see the
- The sun's radiation from ________ warms our planet
- The four inner planets are______
26 Clues: What causes the tides? • Our sun is a huge ball of • Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars • The sun rises in the _______ • Why do we have day and night? • Why does the moon have phases? • The largest of the inner planets • The four inner planets are______ • Why are total solar eclipses rare? • Earth's seasons are caused by_______ • All of the planets______ around the sun • ...
Nā Pō Mahina 2021-01-12
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- A period of 10 days.
- The akua that is honored during Kūkahi, Kūlua, Kūkolu, and Kūpau.
- This night is the night of the spirits and will scare the fish away.
- The anahulu of the growing moons.
- This name honors a god, goddess, or spirit.
- The anahulu of the rounding moons.
- Meaning to drip, drop, or pass the time.
- The first of the four full moons which also means egg, fruit, or seed.
- The number of moon phases in one cycle.
- These three nights are great for planting any type of trees or vegetation.
- The Hawaiian word for nothing or unproductive.
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- This night was devoted to prayer to the gods.
- The 4th and last full moon. An excellent night for fishing.
- This moon is the last night of the moon cycle.
- The name of this night means hidden or small.
- This night means to blossom and marks the 12th night in honor of Kāne.
- Marriages were held on this night.
- This night was for prayer for rain.
- The first night of each moon cycle.
- The anahulu of the fading, decreasing moons.
- These Kāloa nights honor this akua of the sea.
21 Clues: A period of 10 days. • The anahulu of the growing moons. • Marriages were held on this night. • The anahulu of the rounding moons. • This night was for prayer for rain. • The first night of each moon cycle. • The number of moon phases in one cycle. • Meaning to drip, drop, or pass the time. • This name honors a god, goddess, or spirit. • ...
