moon phases Crossword Puzzles

Space Vocab 2021-10-07

Space Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. When the day and night are equal.
  2. Oh god that's bright, don't stare at it
  3. You are here.
  4. When the phases decrease.
  5. Our moon!
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  1. Emo ph- I mean like Full Moon, New Moon, ect.
  2. When the phases increase.
  3. The moon!
  4. The blocking of a celestial body.
  5. The imaginary line in the middle of the earth, separates hemispheres.

10 Clues: The moon! • Our moon! • You are here. • When the phases increase. • When the phases decrease. • When the day and night are equal. • The blocking of a celestial body. • Oh god that's bright, don't stare at it • Emo ph- I mean like Full Moon, New Moon, ect. • The imaginary line in the middle of the earth, separates hemispheres.

Earth, the Moon, and the Stars Crossword Puzzle 2024-03-01

Earth, the Moon, and the Stars Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. A force of attraction that pulls objects without them touching. Earth’s gravity pulls objects near its surface toward Earth’s center
  2. A curved path that an object makes around another object.
  3. A unit of measurement used to describe distances between stars in space. One light-year is the distance that light travels in one year.
  4. The streak of light that a chunk of rock falling from space toward Earth produces
  5. Getting smaller. The lit part of the moon is waning for about two weeks after a full moon.
  6. brightness A measurement describing how bright a star looks from Earth.
  7. To spin. Earth rotates around its axis.
  8. The imaginary line that Earth rotates around. Earth’s axis goes through the middle of Earth from the North Pole to the South Pole.
  9. new moonThe moon when it cannot be seen. The moon is a new moon at the beginning of its cycle of phases.
  10. A telescope that uses lenses to collect and focus light.
  11. A telescope that works in space, beyond Earth’s atmosphere.
  12. A section of the sky that has a recognizable star pattern. Some star patterns, such as the Big Dipper, are part of larger constellations.
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  1. Growing slowly. The lit part of the moon is w axing for about two weeks after a new moon.
  2. A part of the world where the same standard time is used. There are 24 time zones in the world, one for each hour in the day.
  3. An area of darkness that forms when light from any source is blocked. Shadows caused by the sun change in regular patterns.
  4. A telescope that uses a curved mirror to collect and focus light.
  5. A scientist who studies objects and energy in space.
  6. The different shapes of the lit part of the moon seen from Earth. The pattern of changing moon phases is caused by the moon revolving around Earth.
  7. A telescope that uses an antenna to collect radio waves.
  8. A complete spin. Earth makes one rotation every 24 hours.
  9. The moon when it appears as a full circle. The moon is a full moon halfway through its cycle of phases.
  10. A tool that uses the shadow cast by an object in sunlight to keep track of time during the day.
  11. A clear object that refracts light. Some lenses refract light so that light rays focus. Other lenses refract light so that light rays spread apart.

23 Clues: To spin. Earth rotates around its axis. • A scientist who studies objects and energy in space. • A telescope that uses an antenna to collect radio waves. • A telescope that uses lenses to collect and focus light. • A curved path that an object makes around another object. • A complete spin. Earth makes one rotation every 24 hours. • ...

The Moon 2024-04-10

The Moon crossword puzzle
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  1. The moon has a thin __________, which allows asteroids and meteors to hit its surface
  2. these are formed when asteroids and meteors to hit the moon's surface
  3. The moon is 1/4 of the way around the earth during this phase
  4. Phases where whole moon is visible
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  1. The moon is ________ than the earth.
  2. The moon goes through _______ throughout each month.
  3. It takes 29.5 _______ for the moon to go through all of its phases.
  4. Phases where you can not see any of the moon
  5. More than half of the left side of the moon can be seen during this phase
  6. The moon also doesn’t radiate light; it ________ it

10 Clues: Phases where whole moon is visible • The moon is ________ than the earth. • Phases where you can not see any of the moon • The moon also doesn’t radiate light; it ________ it • The moon goes through _______ throughout each month. • The moon is 1/4 of the way around the earth during this phase • It takes 29.5 _______ for the moon to go through all of its phases. • ...

Intro Astro Lecture #3 2024-09-26

Intro Astro Lecture #3 crossword puzzle
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  1. Phase of the Moon where the surface of the moon facing Earth is not Illuminated
  2. Apparent motion of the Sun against the stars
  3. What year BCE the zodiac was developed
  4. A pattern of stars that is not a constellation
  5. Longest and Shortest days of the year
  6. The unincluded 13th zodiacal constellation
  7. A belief that the movement of the planets, stars and the moon have meaning and influence on people’s lives.
  8. Phases of the moon where it appears to disappear
  9. The amount of constellation in the celestial sphere
  10. Day named after the Roman god Sol
  11. Apparent reversed motion of a planet among the constellations
  12. Season where the Earth is closest to the Sun
  13. The reason the Earth has its seasons
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  1. A region of the sky
  2. Days where the Sun rises and sets precisely due East and due West
  3. The point where the moon is closest to the Earth
  4. A collection of beliefs or practices mistakenly regarded as being based on scientific method
  5. An observational science that studies celestial objects and phenomena
  6. A coordinate system that centers around the observer
  7. Misconception about what causes the phases of the moon
  8. The point where the moon is farthest from Earth
  9. Phase of the Moon where the surface of the moon facing Earth is fully Illuminated
  10. Season where the Earth is farthest from the Sun
  11. The pursuit and application of knowledge of the natural and social world based on evidence
  12. Phases of the moon where it appears to reappear
  13. A coordinate system that centers on the Earth
  14. Amount in degrees each zodiac takes up in the ecliptic

27 Clues: A region of the sky • Day named after the Roman god Sol • The reason the Earth has its seasons • Longest and Shortest days of the year • What year BCE the zodiac was developed • The unincluded 13th zodiacal constellation • Apparent motion of the Sun against the stars • Season where the Earth is closest to the Sun • A coordinate system that centers on the Earth • ...

Quarter Three Crossword 2025-03-05

Quarter Three Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. number of seasons around the world today
  2. type of tides which have the biggest range
  3. moon controls this
  4. the amount of force created by the air
  5. Hawaiian season used for harvesting
  6. Hawaiian season used for planting
  7. shortest day
  8. reason for the seasons
  9. the earth's movement around the sun
  10. moon phases when the moon appears to be getting smaller
  11. force that attracts objects towards each other
  12. type of tides which have the lowest range
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  1. air pressure that brings rain
  2. rain, snow, sleet etc.
  3. orbits the earth
  4. the weather that happens in an area over long periods of time
  5. air pressure that brings sunny weather
  6. longest day
  7. the earth spinning on its axis
  8. temperature and condition of the atmosphere over a small time frame
  9. moon phases when the moon appears to be getting bigger
  10. an object does not change unless it is acted on
  11. same length of day and night

23 Clues: longest day • shortest day • orbits the earth • moon controls this • rain, snow, sleet etc. • reason for the seasons • same length of day and night • air pressure that brings rain • the earth spinning on its axis • Hawaiian season used for planting • Hawaiian season used for harvesting • the earth's movement around the sun • air pressure that brings sunny weather • ...

Moon Phases 2020-11-17

Moon Phases crossword puzzle
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  1. What is the period called when we are seeing more and more of the Moon each night?
  2. What the Moon does around the Earth
  3. What the Moon rotates on
  4. What is the period called when we are seeing less and less of the Moon each night?
  5. What do we call them as the Moon orbits and rotates around the Earth?
  6. What do we call a phase of the Moon when less than half of the Moon is lit up?
  7. What is the Moon's movement called as it spins in space?
  8. What causes tides?
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  1. How many phases does the Moon have?
  2. What do we call a phase of the Moon when more than half of the Moon is lit up?
  3. What is the phase of the Moon when the Moon sits between the Sun and the Earth?
  4. What is it called when more than half of the Moon is illuminated?
  5. What do we call a phase of the Moon when more than half of the Moon is lit up?
  6. What is the phase of the Moon when 100% of the Moon is lit up?
  7. Where does the Moon get its light?

15 Clues: What causes tides? • What the Moon rotates on • Where does the Moon get its light? • How many phases does the Moon have? • What the Moon does around the Earth • What is the Moon's movement called as it spins in space? • What is the phase of the Moon when 100% of the Moon is lit up? • What is it called when more than half of the Moon is illuminated? • ...

Moon 2022-12-12

Moon crossword puzzle
Across
  1. moon passes between Earth and the Sun
  2. A 3D representation of something
  3. phases, The phases of the moon
  4. An object spinning around another.
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  1. The phases of the moon.
  2. How big or small something is
  3. Shining light on something.
  4. All planets in our solar system spin around this star
  5. when the Moon moves into the Earth's shadow
  6. Spinning object

10 Clues: Spinning object • The phases of the moon. • Shining light on something. • How big or small something is • phases, The phases of the moon • A 3D representation of something • An object spinning around another. • moon passes between Earth and the Sun • when the Moon moves into the Earth's shadow • All planets in our solar system spin around this star

Moon Phases 2021-09-19

Moon Phases crossword puzzle
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  1. Name the moon phase in Picture 8
  2. the right side is lit up and you see more each night
  3. Name the moon phase in Picture 5
  4. Name the moon phase in Picture 1
  5. Name the moon phase in Picture 2
  6. The word that means that 1%-49% of the side of the moon facing us is lit up.
  7. Name the moon phase in Picture 4
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  1. Name the moon phase in Picture 6
  2. Name the moon phase in Picture 7
  3. Name the moon phase in Picture 3
  4. the left side is lit up and you see less each night
  5. The word that means that 51%-99% of the side of the moon facing us is lit up.
  6. The word that means that 50% of the side of the moon facing us is lit up.

13 Clues: Name the moon phase in Picture 6 • Name the moon phase in Picture 8 • Name the moon phase in Picture 7 • Name the moon phase in Picture 3 • Name the moon phase in Picture 5 • Name the moon phase in Picture 1 • Name the moon phase in Picture 2 • Name the moon phase in Picture 4 • the left side is lit up and you see less each night • ...

Seasons 2023-11-28

Seasons crossword puzzle
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  1. A cluster of stars
  2. Takes about 23 hours and 56 minutes
  3. As the moon disappears
  4. Phases of the moon where we can see more of the moon
  5. The tilt of Earth’s axis
  6. As the moon reappears
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  1. Takes about 365.25 days
  2. Phases when we can only see smaller portions of the moon
  3. Shape of Earth’s orbit around the sun
  4. The central northern star
  5. Direction of Earth’s axis
  6. Occurs because of Earth’s tilt
  7. Center line around earth that gets mostly direct sunlight

13 Clues: A cluster of stars • As the moon reappears • As the moon disappears • Takes about 365.25 days • The tilt of Earth’s axis • The central northern star • Direction of Earth’s axis • Occurs because of Earth’s tilt • Takes about 23 hours and 56 minutes • Shape of Earth’s orbit around the sun • Phases of the moon where we can see more of the moon • ...

Shadows/Moon Phases/Eclipses/Tides 2018-03-07

Shadows/Moon Phases/Eclipses/Tides crossword puzzle
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  1. Season with the longest shadow
  2. Tide that occurs when the difference between high and low tide is least also known as a "weak tide"
  3. The eclipse we see as the moon passes through the Earth's shadow.
  4. This moon phase is often referred to as a half moon
  5. The day having an equal amount of day and night
  6. Describes phases following a new moon, as more of the moon's lighted side becomes visible
  7. Longest or shortest day of the year
  8. To spin
  9. Imaginary vertical line through the center of Earth around which Earth spins
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  1. Caused by the gravitational pull of the sun and moon
  2. To go around something
  3. The moon phase between a full moon and a quarter moon
  4. Tide that occurs when the difference between high and low tide is greatest also known as a "strong tide"
  5. the moon phase between a new moon and a quarter moon
  6. Time of day with the shortest shadows
  7. Season with the shortest shadows
  8. The eclipse we see as the moon casts a shadow on certain parts of Earth
  9. Describes phases that occur after a full moon, as the visible lighted side of the moon grows smaller

18 Clues: To spin • To go around something • Season with the longest shadow • Season with the shortest shadows • Longest or shortest day of the year • Time of day with the shortest shadows • The day having an equal amount of day and night • This moon phase is often referred to as a half moon • Caused by the gravitational pull of the sun and moon • ...

Moon Phases 2022-01-31

Moon Phases crossword puzzle
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  1. More than half of the Moon is visible
  2. How much of the moon is lit by the sun?
  3. The shape of the visible part of the Moon
  4. When one half of the Moon is visible
  5. Gradually increasing in size
  6. The moon is not visible during this phase
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  1. Less than half of the Moon is visible
  2. How many moon phases are there?
  3. The right side of the Moon is visible during a ______ quarter
  4. The left side of the Moon is visible during a ______ quarter
  5. When the entire illuminated half of the Moon is visible from Earth
  6. The moon reflects light from the ______
  7. Gradually decreasing in size

13 Clues: Gradually increasing in size • Gradually decreasing in size • How many moon phases are there? • When one half of the Moon is visible • Less than half of the Moon is visible • More than half of the Moon is visible • How much of the moon is lit by the sun? • The moon reflects light from the ______ • The shape of the visible part of the Moon • ...

Ellipses , Eclipses, and Tides Crossword 2023-11-08

Ellipses , Eclipses, and Tides Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. The periodic rise and fall of the ocean's water level caused by the gravitational interaction between the Earth, Moon, and Sun.
  2. Refers to the point in the orbit of a celestial body, such as the Moon or a satellite, where it is farthest from the Earth.
  3. moon phases where you can see more than half of the bright side
  4. Developed three laws to explain planetary motion.
  5. _____tides happen when the gravitational forces of the Moon and the Sun align, resulting in more extreme high and low tides.
  6. Eccentricity values range from zero to ____.
  7. Refers to the point in the orbit of a celestial body, such as the Moon or a satellite, where it is closest to the Earth.
  8. moon phases are when the amount of lighted side we see decreases each night
  9. Refers to the difference in height between high tide and low tide during a tidal cycle. It is a measure of the vertical difference in water level between the highest and lowest points reached by the tide.
  10. Moons phases where you can see less than half of the bright side
  11. The force of attraction between any two objects and responsible for movement in space.
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  1. Darkest part of the moon’s shadow, cone shaped
  2. Larger part of the moon’s shadow that is not as dark
  3. _____ tides happen when the gravitational forces of the Moon and the Sun are at right angles, resulting in less extreme high and low tides.Perigee refers to the point in the orbit of a celestial body, such as the Moon or a satellite, where it is closest to the Earth.
  4. Gravitational pull is determined by mass and _____.
  5. a perfect circle has an eccentricity of _____.
  6. Celestial object that is located at one foci of the elliptical orbit of Mars?
  7. The shape of the orbits of most of the planets in the solar system would best be described as
  8. _______values describes how flat an ellipse is.
  9. moon phases are when the amount of lighted side we see increases each night

20 Clues: Eccentricity values range from zero to ____. • Darkest part of the moon’s shadow, cone shaped • a perfect circle has an eccentricity of _____. • _______values describes how flat an ellipse is. • Developed three laws to explain planetary motion. • Gravitational pull is determined by mass and _____. • Larger part of the moon’s shadow that is not as dark • ...

q1 reflection 2025-10-30

q1 reflection crossword puzzle
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  1. Holds together our solar system, galaxy and universe
  2. is the process of being eroded by wind, water, and sun
  3. earth is between the sun and moon
  4. top half of the earth
  5. growing phases of the moon
  6. dead organisms contained in rock or strata for millions of years
  7. when an object rotates on its axis
  8. moon passes between the sun and earth
  9. when an object revolves around another object
  10. rock layers
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  1. outer planets
  2. inner planets
  3. shrinking phases of the moon
  4. one object orbits or revolve around an other object
  5. bottom half of the earth
  6. strata put on top of eachother

16 Clues: rock layers • outer planets • inner planets • top half of the earth • bottom half of the earth • growing phases of the moon • shrinking phases of the moon • strata put on top of eachother • earth is between the sun and moon • when an object rotates on its axis • moon passes between the sun and earth • when an object revolves around another object • ...

Moon Phases 2022-01-31

Moon Phases crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The shape of the visible part of the Moon
  2. How many moon phases are there?
  3. More than half of the Moon is visible.
  4. When the entire illuminated half of the Moon is visible from Earth.
  5. The left side of the Moon is visible during a ______ quarter.
  6. The moon reflects light from the ______.
  7. To gradually increase in size.
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  1. How much of the moon is lit by the sun?
  2. The moon is not visible during this phase.
  3. When one half of the Moon is visible.
  4. Less than half of the Moon is visible.
  5. To gradually decrease in size.
  6. The right side of the Moon is visible during a ______ quarter.

13 Clues: To gradually decrease in size. • To gradually increase in size. • How many moon phases are there? • When one half of the Moon is visible. • Less than half of the Moon is visible. • More than half of the Moon is visible. • How much of the moon is lit by the sun? • The moon reflects light from the ______. • The shape of the visible part of the Moon • ...

Our Moon! 2017-01-10

Our Moon! crossword puzzle
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  1. Flat plains caused by ancient lava flow (darker surface)
  2. The Moon's illuminated side is facing the Earth. The Moon appears to be completely illuminated by direct sunlight.
  3. The Moon appears to be partly, but less than one-half illuminated by direct sunlight. The fraction of the Moon's surface that is illuminated is shrinking.
  4. The phases of the moon depend on the positions of the Moon, Earth and _________."
  5. One revolution around Earth, every 29.5 days
  6. Rough, mountainous region (lighter surface)
  7. Phase of the Moon that is swollen on one side
  8. The Moon appears to be partly, but less than one-half illuminated by direct sunlight. The fraction of the Moon's surface that is illuminated is growing.
  9. When the phases are cycling from New to Full and the illuminated fraction of the Moon is growing, the Moon is _______________.
  10. A round pit caused by meteoroid
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  1. The Moon's illuminated side is facing away from the Earth. The moon is not visible (except during a solar eclipse)
  2. The Moon appears to be more than one-half, but not fully illuminated by direct sunlight. The fraction of the Moon's surface that is illuminated is growing.
  3. The Moon revolves around Earth in a ________________ direction."
  4. The Moon appears to be more than one-half, but not fully illuminated by direct sunlight. The fraction of the Moon's surface that is illuminated is shrinking
  5. One half of the Moon appears to be illuminated by direct sunlight. The fraction of the Moon's surface that is illuminated is shrinking.
  6. Our Moon has gravity, not no _____________________.
  7. One half of the Moon appears to be illuminated by direct sunlight. The fraction of the Moon's surface that is illuminated is growing.
  8. When the phases are cycling from Full to New and the illuminated fraction of the Moon is shrinking, the Moon is ______________.

18 Clues: A round pit caused by meteoroid • Rough, mountainous region (lighter surface) • One revolution around Earth, every 29.5 days • Phase of the Moon that is swollen on one side • Our Moon has gravity, not no _____________________. • Flat plains caused by ancient lava flow (darker surface) • The Moon revolves around Earth in a ________________ direction." • ...

Tides 2023-01-13

Tides crossword puzzle
Across
  1. one of the waxing moon phases during a
  2. the rising and falling action of the ocean.
  3. Closer or related to the ocean
  4. The tide with the highest difference between tides, has full and new mooon phases.
  5. the type of force the moon exerts on the earths tides
  6. The tide with the lowest difference between tides, has 1st and 3rd quarter moon phases.
  7. during spring tide. This phase comes after a waxing gibbous
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  1. furthest from the coastline,only a bit of water gets here.
  2. the portion of the coastline that goes through tidal changes.
  3. one of the waning moon phases during a neap tide.
  4. Related to the dry land, farther from the ocean
  5. The beginning of a new lunar cycle.

12 Clues: Closer or related to the ocean • The beginning of a new lunar cycle. • one of the waxing moon phases during a • the rising and falling action of the ocean. • Related to the dry land, farther from the ocean • one of the waning moon phases during a neap tide. • the type of force the moon exerts on the earths tides • ...

Astronomy Crossword Lab 2023-11-20

Astronomy Crossword Lab crossword puzzle
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  1. When something is revolving around another thing.
  2. is Something that a planet sometimes has that revolves around the planet.
  3. When something is pulling or pushing on another thing.
  4. Something that is in a solar system and sometimes has its own moon.
  5. When in the moon phases, the moon is gaining light during the night.
  6. Our sun
  7. SEM
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  1. When in the moon phases, the moon loses light during the night.
  2. Phases When the moon is going through different stages.
  3. SME
  4. When something is not perfectly vertical or horizontal but it is diagonal.

11 Clues: SME • SEM • Our sun • When something is revolving around another thing. • When something is pulling or pushing on another thing. • Phases When the moon is going through different stages. • When in the moon phases, the moon loses light during the night. • Something that is in a solar system and sometimes has its own moon. • ...

Lunar Cycle Vocab 2023-05-16

Lunar Cycle Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. - Make something visible or bright by shining light on it.
  2. - A certain phase of the moon, when it's bulging outward but isn't quite full.
  3. - A circle of events that repeats in a regular pattern.
  4. - The shape of the visible moon during about the first week after a new moon or the last week before the next new moon.
  5. - Halfway between the new moon and full moon.
  6. - The sun's rays as a source of energy from which power for domestic or industrial use may be generated.
  7. - Very long-period waves that move through the ocean in response to the forces exerted by the moon and sun.
  8. - To decrease in size
  9. - The Star that our planet orbits.
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  1. - The seventh phase in the cycle of phases
  2. - The great size or extent of something.
  3. - Latin word for Moon.
  4. - The large round object that circles the Earth and that shines at night by reflecting light from the Sun.
  5. - The different shapes of the Moon that we see at different times of the month.
  6. - Resembling the moon.
  7. - The moon's phase when its dark side is toward the earth.
  8. - To increase in size
  9. - The planet we all live in (3rd plant of the Solar System) and also the moon orbits our planet.
  10. - Whole Moon visible.
  11. - Occurs when one heavenly body such as a moon or planet moves into the shadow of another heavenly body.

20 Clues: - To increase in size • - Whole Moon visible. • - To decrease in size • - Latin word for Moon. • - Resembling the moon. • - The Star that our planet orbits. • - The great size or extent of something. • - The seventh phase in the cycle of phases • - Halfway between the new moon and full moon. • - A circle of events that repeats in a regular pattern. • ...

Earth's tides 2023-02-14

Earth's tides crossword puzzle
Across
  1. has different phases
  2. when the moon pulls earth's water
  3. dealing with dry land
  4. the planet we live on
  5. pattern of ocean water raising and falling
  6. having to deal with the ocean
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  1. has first and third qurter moon phases
  2. the coastline that goes through periods of coverage and exposure due to changing tides
  3. the star that gives us heat and light
  4. has new moon and full moon phases

10 Clues: has different phases • dealing with dry land • the planet we live on • having to deal with the ocean • when the moon pulls earth's water • has new moon and full moon phases • the star that gives us heat and light • has first and third qurter moon phases • pattern of ocean water raising and falling • ...

Lunar Cycle Vocab 2023-05-16

Lunar Cycle Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. - Make something visible or bright by shining light on it.
  2. - The different shapes of the Moon that we see at different times of the month.
  3. - The great size or extent of something.
  4. - The moon's phase when its dark side is toward the earth.
  5. - To increase in size
  6. - The shape of the visible moon during about the first week after a new moon or the last week before the next new moon.
  7. - Halfway between the new moon and full moon.
Down
  1. - A circle of events that repeats in a regular pattern.
  2. - Latin word for Moon.
  3. - Occurs when one heavenly body such as a moon or planet moves into the shadow of another heavenly body.
  4. - Resembling the moon.
  5. - Very long-period waves that move through the ocean in response to the forces exerted by the moon and sun.
  6. - The seventh phase in the cycle of phases
  7. - To decrease in size
  8. - A certain phase of the moon, when it's bulging outward but isn't quite full.
  9. - The large round object that circles the Earth and that shines at night by reflecting light from the Sun.
  10. - The planet we all live in (3rd plant of the Solar System) and also the moon orbits our planet.
  11. - The Star that our planet orbits.
  12. - Whole Moon visible.
  13. - The sun's rays as a source of energy from which power for domestic or industrial use may be generated.

20 Clues: - To decrease in size • - To increase in size • - Whole Moon visible. • - Latin word for Moon. • - Resembling the moon. • - The Star that our planet orbits. • - The great size or extent of something. • - The seventh phase in the cycle of phases • - Halfway between the new moon and full moon. • - A circle of events that repeats in a regular pattern. • ...

Moon Termanology 2021-03-17

Moon Termanology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. cycle the pattern the Moon phases follow
  2. the phases after the Full Moon
  3. object moving around another object
  4. the different ways the Moon looks
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  1. the spin of an object (axis)
  2. rise and fall of the sea caused by gravity
  3. the force of attraction between objects
  4. lighting up or light
  5. the phases before the Full Moon

9 Clues: lighting up or light • the spin of an object (axis) • the phases after the Full Moon • the phases before the Full Moon • the different ways the Moon looks • object moving around another object • the force of attraction between objects • cycle the pattern the Moon phases follow • rise and fall of the sea caused by gravity

Moon 2024-01-02

Moon crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the moon takes 29.5 days to complete one cycle of _______
  2. term used to describe the progression of moon phases where we see less of the lit side
  3. an object that orbits a planet or something else than is not a star
  4. term used to describe moon phases where less than 50% of the moon appears lit
  5. we see the entire lit side of the moon during this phase
Down
  1. term used to describe the progression of moon phases where we see more of the lit side
  2. term used to describe moon phases where more than 50% of the moon appears lit
  3. the moon takes 27.3 days to complete one _____ around the Earth
  4. we cannot see the lit side of the moon during this phase

9 Clues: we cannot see the lit side of the moon during this phase • we see the entire lit side of the moon during this phase • the moon takes 29.5 days to complete one cycle of _______ • the moon takes 27.3 days to complete one _____ around the Earth • an object that orbits a planet or something else than is not a star • ...

The Moons of the Solar System 2018-04-12

The Moons of the Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. : When a moon’s phases are getting smaller
  2. : Stages of the visible part of the moon
  3. : The moon casts this
  4. : The natural satellite of a planet
  5. : One of Pluto’s five “moons”
Down
  1. : A large hole on a planet or moon caused by a meteor
  2. : Having the visible part of the moon greater than half
  3. : One of Jupiter’s 69 moons
  4. : When a moon’s phases are getting bigger
  5. : The path of a something going around something else

10 Clues: : The moon casts this • : One of Jupiter’s 69 moons • : One of Pluto’s five “moons” • : The natural satellite of a planet • : Stages of the visible part of the moon • : When a moon’s phases are getting bigger • : When a moon’s phases are getting smaller • : A large hole on a planet or moon caused by a meteor • : The path of a something going around something else • ...

Unit 3 - Astronomy 2023-11-20

Unit 3 - Astronomy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a celestial body
  2. different air molecules mixed together to form atmosphere
  3. when earth is between sun and moon
  4. When day and night is equal
  5. Different weather patterns all through the year.(we have 4 of these).
  6. When the pattern is SME
  7. a ball of fire and is very far away
  8. the path of the moon
  9. When a celestial body completes one rotation around the center
  10. a word that also means south and northern hemisperes
  11. Shrinking
  12. Growing
Down
  1. phases the 8 phases of the moon
  2. unusually strong tides
  3. angled in a way (The moon is 5 degrees ______.)
  4. moves around itself
  5. a small body that surrounds a planet
  6. Layeers of air before you reach space.
  7. the longest or shortest days of the year
  8. Sea level depending on gravity of celestial bodys
  9. when two atoms fuse together
  10. tides tides that are unusually weak
  11. its way around the centerpiece
  12. the force of pulling things toward the center

24 Clues: Growing • Shrinking • a celestial body • moves around itself • the path of the moon • unusually strong tides • When the pattern is SME • When day and night is equal • when two atoms fuse together • its way around the centerpiece • phases the 8 phases of the moon • when earth is between sun and moon • a ball of fire and is very far away • a small body that surrounds a planet • ...

Space Science Crossword puzzle 2013-11-13

Space Science Crossword puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Lightest part of Earth's shadow.
  2. Outermost layer of the Moon.
  3. Occurs when the Moon appears close to the sun in the sky.
  4. At any time, ______ shines on half of the Moon's surface
  5. Dark covered rock that formed from lava.
  6. Lower areas of the Moon's surface filled with lava and then cooled.
  7. The half of the Moon that constantly faces Earth is called the ____ side.
  8. it takes about a month for the moon to _____ Earth and go through all the phases.
Down
  1. When the near side of the moon is more than half lit but not fully lit.
  2. It takes about a _____ for the moon to orbit Earth and go through all the phases.
  3. The breaking of the material from impacts of craters.
  4. The pull of ______ keeps the moon in orbit around Earth.
  5. In the ocean The average water level rises slowly for about 6 _____.
  6. _____ occur because the Moon's gravity changes the shape of Earth's oceans.
  7. Occurs when a shadow makes the sun or the moon seem to grow dark.
  8. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly between Earth and the ___.
  9. The darkest part of Earth's shadow.
  10. The dark area on the Moon is called a lunar ____.
  11. The Moon become dark during a ____ eclipse because it passes through Earth's shadow.
  12. The half of the moon that constantly faces away from Earth is called the ___ side.

20 Clues: Outermost layer of the Moon. • Lightest part of Earth's shadow. • The darkest part of Earth's shadow. • Dark covered rock that formed from lava. • The dark area on the Moon is called a lunar ____. • The breaking of the material from impacts of craters. • The pull of ______ keeps the moon in orbit around Earth. • At any time, ______ shines on half of the Moon's surface • ...

Moon Phases Project 2020-12-17

Moon Phases Project crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Phases between a half moon and a full moon.
  2. The moon when it is less than half a circle.
  3. Happens on December 14
  4. New Moon
Down
  1. Hump Backed
  2. 8 phases
  3. Half and half is lit.
  4. Means getting smaller.
  5. Wax Gibbous Moon
  6. Also known as the last quarter.

10 Clues: 8 phases • New Moon • Hump Backed • Wax Gibbous Moon • Half and half is lit. • Means getting smaller. • Happens on December 14 • Also known as the last quarter. • Phases between a half moon and a full moon. • The moon when it is less than half a circle.

Moon Phases Vocab 2023-01-06

Moon Phases Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. describes phases following a new moon, as more of the moon's lighted side becomes visible
  2. a tide just after a NEW or FULL moon, when there is the greatest difference between high and low water levels
  3. imaginary line that runs from North Pole to South Pole
  4. the moon is 3/4 of its way around the Earth. You can see the left half of the side facing Earth lit up
  5. the larger, lighter part of a shadow where light is partially blocked during an eclipse
  6. the partial or total blocking of one object in space by another
  7. moon phases when the entire side facing Earth is illuminated
  8. moon phase in which more than half of the moon appears to be illuminated
  9. time required for Earth to revolve around the sun
  10. to spin on an axis
Down
  1. an eclipse in which the moon appears darkened as it passes into the Earth's shadow
  2. the moon is quarter of the way around the Earth. You can see the right half of the side facing Earth lit up
  3. dates during the Earth's revolution around the sun when the North pole/South pole are tilted directly at the sun. Longest/shortest days of the year depending on which hemisphere is tilting towards/away
  4. to move around another object
  5. time required for Earth to rotate once on its axis
  6. moon phase that occurs when the moon is between Earth and the Sun; the moon cannot be seen because its lighted half is facing the Sun and its dark side faces Earth
  7. becoming less bright, intense, or strong
  8. the periodic rise and fall of the level of water in the ocean
  9. a tide just after the FIRST or LAST QUARTER moons, when there is the least difference between high and low water levels
  10. dates during the Earth's revolution around the sun when day/night are approximately equal (12 hours each). Start of spring/fall
  11. the curved sickle shape of the waxing or waning moon
  12. The smaller, darkest part of a shadow during an eclipse

22 Clues: to spin on an axis • to move around another object • becoming less bright, intense, or strong • time required for Earth to revolve around the sun • time required for Earth to rotate once on its axis • the curved sickle shape of the waxing or waning moon • imaginary line that runs from North Pole to South Pole • The smaller, darkest part of a shadow during an eclipse • ...

Moon Phases 2021-11-18

Moon Phases crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Beginning phase of the moon phases cycle
  2. When the lit side of the moon is growing from the right side of the moon
  3. The motion of the moon that causes moon phases to occur
  4. Amount of time between a new moon and a full moon
  5. how much of the moon is lit up by the sun at all times?
Down
  1. Name of the shape of the lit portion of the moon when a sliver of light can be seen on either side (Like the dreamworks logo.
  2. What band made the album "The Dark Side of the Moon"?
  3. if a person in the northern hemisphere goes outside and sees a full moon, what will someone in the southern hemisphere see that same night?
  4. Length of the moon phases cycle
  5. When the lit side of the moon is shrinking- the light shrinks on the left side of the moon
  6. the amount of time between a new moon and a first quarter moon is a ____
  7. the time it takes the moon to rotate and the time it takes the moon to revolve around the earth are _____

12 Clues: Length of the moon phases cycle • Beginning phase of the moon phases cycle • Amount of time between a new moon and a full moon • What band made the album "The Dark Side of the Moon"? • The motion of the moon that causes moon phases to occur • how much of the moon is lit up by the sun at all times? • ...

Moon's of the Solar System 2018-04-12

Moon's of the Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. : When a moon’s phases are getting smaller
  2. : One of Jupiter’s 69 moons
  3. : The moon casts this
  4. : One of Pluto’s five “moons”
Down
  1. : The natural satellite of a planet
  2. : A large hole on a planet or moon caused by a meteor
  3. : Having the visible part of the moon greater than half
  4. : The path of a something going around something else
  5. : Stages of the visible part of the moon
  6. : When a moon’s phases are getting bigger

10 Clues: : The moon casts this • : One of Jupiter’s 69 moons • : One of Pluto’s five “moons” • : The natural satellite of a planet • : Stages of the visible part of the moon • : When a moon’s phases are getting bigger • : When a moon’s phases are getting smaller • : A large hole on a planet or moon caused by a meteor • : The path of a something going around something else • ...

MS-ESS1-1 PATTERNS IN THE SKY 2023-09-20

MS-ESS1-1 PATTERNS IN THE SKY crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the outermost part of a shadow in eclipses
  2. number of moon phases
  3. something that orbits a planet
  4. curved shape with two pointed ends
  5. Earths rotation causes this
  6. half of the moon lit 2 phases of these
  7. imaginary line on which something rotates
  8. slowly getting smaller
  9. Earth does this once every 24 hours
Down
  1. darker innermost part of a shadow in an eclipse
  2. change in the sunlit are of one celestial body such as the moon, as seen from another celestial body, such as Earth.
  3. when Earth casts a shadow on the moon or the moon casts a shadow on Earth.
  4. occuring in cycles that are repeated
  5. having to do the sun
  6. another word for orbit
  7. group of stars in a specific pattern
  8. slowly growing larger (light from the right)
  9. amount of time it takes to complete one revolution around the sun

18 Clues: having to do the sun • number of moon phases • another word for orbit • slowly getting smaller • Earths rotation causes this • something that orbits a planet • curved shape with two pointed ends • Earth does this once every 24 hours • occuring in cycles that are repeated • group of stars in a specific pattern • half of the moon lit 2 phases of these • ...

Stuff about our world 2025-06-25

Stuff about our world crossword puzzle
Across
  1. moon, moon phase after first quarter
  2. famous for its extensive ring system
  3. when the leaf’s fall of the trees
  4. appears at nighttime
  5. Tides, higher high tide and lower low tides
  6. the coldest season
  7. the “red planet”
  8. when the moon… around the earth
  9. tides, lower high tides and higher low tides
Down
  1. man, saying for a moon phase
  2. a very hot star
  3. fusion- joining of light nuclei to form a heavier one
  4. the hottest season
  5. quarter moon, moon phase after full moon phase
  6. phases- the moon changes to different…
  7. the largest planet
  8. quarter moon, moon phase after new moon phase
  9. moon, start and finish moon phase
  10. living planet
  11. when the birds start swoop

20 Clues: living planet • a very hot star • the “red planet” • the hottest season • the largest planet • the coldest season • appears at nighttime • when the birds start swoop • man, saying for a moon phase • when the moon… around the earth • when the leaf’s fall of the trees • moon, start and finish moon phase • moon, moon phase after first quarter • famous for its extensive ring system • ...

#215 Space Science Project 2021-01-06

#215 Space Science Project crossword puzzle
Across
  1. causes day and night
  2. causes the moon to appear to change shape
  3. has eight phases
  4. the moon appears to be a huge white circle in the sky
  5. keeps us on the ground
  6. here they get direct sunlight all year round
  7. only happens during a full moon
  8. keeps all of the planets of our solar system in orbit of the sun
  9. has long days
  10. half of the earth
  11. last moon phase
  12. how bright a star actually is
  13. how long it takes for light to travel from the sun to the earth
  14. has short days
Down
  1. days are the same length everywhere
  2. how bright a star appears to be
  3. decides how long or short shadows are for short amounts of time
  4. when shadows are shortest
  5. decides how long or short shadows are in general
  6. makes the tides
  7. biggest star discovered
  8. makes winter cold and dark
  9. number of moon phases
  10. point in the opposite direction of the light force creating them
  11. measure time with shadows
  12. medium sized star
  13. causes the seasons
  14. keeps the moon in orbit

28 Clues: has long days • has short days • makes the tides • last moon phase • has eight phases • half of the earth • medium sized star • causes the seasons • causes day and night • number of moon phases • keeps us on the ground • biggest star discovered • keeps the moon in orbit • when shadows are shortest • measure time with shadows • makes winter cold and dark • how bright a star actually is • ...

ES 1.2 Lunar Phases 2022-09-13

ES 1.2 Lunar Phases crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of or related to the moon
  2. crater near the Moon's south pole
  3. a 3rd quarter moon is visible from midnight to ______
  4. T or F: the Moon rotates on its own similar to how the Earth rotates on its axis
  5. number of phases of the moon
  6. spacecraft that is in an elliptical orbit over both the Moon's poles
  7. a ______ moon is only visible during the day
  8. when the moon is lighted on the left side it is in the _________ phases
Down
  1. T or F: as the Moon revolves around the Earth, we will get to see all of its sides.
  2. 27.3 days is one ________ of the moon
  3. when the moon is "waxing" the lighted part will be visible on the _______
  4. humped, protruding
  5. ______ of the moon is never visible from earth
  6. opposite of waning
  7. a 1st quarter moon is visible from ______ to midnight

15 Clues: humped, protruding • opposite of waning • of or related to the moon • number of phases of the moon • crater near the Moon's south pole • 27.3 days is one ________ of the moon • a ______ moon is only visible during the day • ______ of the moon is never visible from earth • a 3rd quarter moon is visible from midnight to ______ • ...

Earth in Space 2022-01-24

Earth in Space crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Darkest part of an eclipse's shadow
  2. Moon appears completely lit
  3. Phase with a small sliver of the moon lit
  4. When the moon's shadow falls on earth
  5. Amount of the moon always lit by the sun
  6. One spin of the earth; 24 hours
  7. The name for phases of the moon when the lit portion is decreasing
  8. Not the darkest part of an eclipse's shadow
  9. Theory explaining that the moon was created after a collision between Earth and a Mars-like planet
  10. Season caused by the earth tilting away from the sun
  11. Either the longest or shortest day of the year
Down
  1. Phase with a large portion of the moon lit, but not a full moon
  2. Season caused by the earth tilting toward the sun
  3. When the earth's shadow falls on the moon
  4. Type of eclipse where the moon is too far from the sun to cast a large shadow on Earth
  5. When the amount of sunlight is equal to the amount of darkness
  6. Imaginary line passing through the North and South Pole
  7. One orbit around the sun; 365.25 days
  8. Caused by the 23.5 degree tilt of the earth
  9. The name for the phases of the moon then the lit portion is increasing
  10. Type of eclipse where the penumbra falls on an object
  11. Moon appears dark

22 Clues: Moon appears dark • Moon appears completely lit • One spin of the earth; 24 hours • Darkest part of an eclipse's shadow • One orbit around the sun; 365.25 days • When the moon's shadow falls on earth • Amount of the moon always lit by the sun • When the earth's shadow falls on the moon • Phase with a small sliver of the moon lit • Caused by the 23.5 degree tilt of the earth • ...

Astronomy 2016-03-28

Astronomy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Phases of the moon during which the moon's sunlit area is decreasing.
  2. Movement of the Earth around its axis. The spin of a body on its axis.
  3. Moon phase in which the waning half of the moon is visible from Earth.
  4. Phase of the moon during which the side of the moon facing the Earth is unlit by the sun.
  5. Natural or artificial body that rotates arodun a planet.
  6. Tides that occur during a full and new moon and cause higher high tides and lower low tides.
  7. to move in a sloping position
  8. When the moon is between the earth and the sun, and casting a shadow on the Earth.
  9. Occurs when earth changes its position around the sun (winter, spring, summer, and fall)
  10. the dividing line between the shape of the moon
  11. occurs two times in the year, the sun either reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon
  12. phase in which the whole lighted side of the moon can be seen on Earth
Down
  1. Phases of the moon during which the moon's sunlit area is increasing.
  2. Waxing or waning, more than half of the moon is visible.
  3. The moment when the sun passes directly above the equator from south to north. Marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
  4. There are 2 different kinds. occurs when a complete or partial hiding of the sun caused by the moon's passing between the sun and the earth.
  5. Moon phase in which the waxing half of the moon is visible from Earth.
  6. When the Earth is between the moon, and the sun and casting a shadow on the moon.
  7. Imaginary straight line running through the Earth from pole to pole.
  8. Tides that occur during a 1st and 3rd quarter moon phase and cause higher low tides and lower high tides.
  9. The motion of a body that travels around another body in space; one complete trip along an orbit.
  10. the different stages of the moon are called...
  11. Waxing or waning, less than half of the moon is visible.
  12. The path that a body follows as it travels around another body in space.

24 Clues: to move in a sloping position • the different stages of the moon are called... • the dividing line between the shape of the moon • Waxing or waning, more than half of the moon is visible. • Natural or artificial body that rotates arodun a planet. • Waxing or waning, less than half of the moon is visible. • ...

Astronomy 2016-03-28

Astronomy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Occurs when earth changes its position around the sun (winter, spring, summer, and fall)
  2. Moon phase in which the waxing half of the moon is visible from Earth.
  3. Tides that occur during a full and new moon and cause higher high tides and lower low tides.
  4. the dividing line between the shape of the moon
  5. Phases of the moon during which the moon's sunlit area is decreasing.
  6. When the moon is between the earth and the sun, and casting a shadow on the Earth.
  7. occurs two times in the year, the sun either reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon
  8. Phase of the moon during which the side of the moon facing the Earth is unlit by the sun.
  9. Tides that occur during a 1st and 3rd quarter moon phase and cause higher low tides and lower high tides.
Down
  1. Movement of the Earth around its axis. The spin of a body on its axis.
  2. The moment when the sun passes directly above the equator from south to north. Marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
  3. Imaginary straight line running through the Earth from pole to pole.
  4. When the Earth is between the moon, and the sun and casting a shadow on the moon.
  5. The path that a body follows as it travels around another body in space.
  6. Waxing or waning, more than half of the moon is visible.
  7. The motion of a body that travels around another body in space; one complete trip along an orbit.
  8. to move in a sloping position
  9. Natural or artificial body that rotates arodun a planet.
  10. Moon phase in which the waning half of the moon is visible from Earth.
  11. the different stages of the moon are called...
  12. phase in which the whole lighted side of the moon can be seen on Earth
  13. Phases of the moon during which the moon's sunlit area is increasing.
  14. Waxing or waning, less than half of the moon is visible.
  15. There are 2 different kinds. occurs when a complete or partial hiding of the sun caused by the moon's passing between the sun and the earth.

24 Clues: to move in a sloping position • the different stages of the moon are called... • the dividing line between the shape of the moon • Waxing or waning, more than half of the moon is visible. • Natural or artificial body that rotates arodun a planet. • Waxing or waning, less than half of the moon is visible. • ...

Moon phase 2021-06-07

Moon phase crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The moon is fully white
  2. the moon is dark no moon
  3. when the moon covers the sun
  4. what planet we live on
Down
  1. the moon phases are going left
  2. what gives us light on earth
  3. what appears at night time
  4. when the moon is darkened when it go behind the earth
  5. the moon phases are going right
  6. the moon is half way

10 Clues: the moon is half way • what planet we live on • The moon is fully white • the moon is dark no moon • what appears at night time • what gives us light on earth • when the moon covers the sun • the moon phases are going left • the moon phases are going right • when the moon is darkened when it go behind the earth

Astronomy 2016-03-28

Astronomy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The path that a body follows as it travels around another body in space.
  2. Moon phase in which the waxing half of the moon is visible from Earth.
  3. When the moon is between the earth and the sun, and casting a shadow on the Earth.
  4. phase in which the whole lighted side of the moon can be seen on Earth
  5. There are 2 different kinds. occurs when a complete or partial hiding of the sun caused by the moon's passing between the sun and the earth.
  6. to move in a sloping position
  7. the dividing line between the shape of the moon
  8. Occurs when earth changes its position around the sun (winter, spring, summer, and fall)
  9. Phase of the moon during which the side of the moon facing the Earth is unlit by the sun.
  10. Tides that occur during a 1st and 3rd quarter moon phase and cause higher low tides and lower high tides.
  11. Natural or artificial body that rotates arodun a planet.
  12. Phases of the moon during which the moon's sunlit area is decreasing.
  13. Imaginary straight line running through the Earth from pole to pole.
Down
  1. Movement of the Earth around its axis. The spin of a body on its axis.
  2. When the Earth is between the moon, and the sun and casting a shadow on the moon.
  3. The motion of a body that travels around another body in space; one complete trip along an orbit.
  4. the different stages of the moon are called...
  5. Moon phase in which the waning half of the moon is visible from Earth.
  6. occurs two times in the year, the sun either reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon
  7. Waxing or waning, more than half of the moon is visible.
  8. Waxing or waning, less than half of the moon is visible.
  9. Tides that occur during a full and new moon and cause higher high tides and lower low tides.
  10. The moment when the sun passes directly above the equator from south to north. Marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
  11. Phases of the moon during which the moon's sunlit area is increasing.

24 Clues: to move in a sloping position • the different stages of the moon are called... • the dividing line between the shape of the moon • Waxing or waning, more than half of the moon is visible. • Waxing or waning, less than half of the moon is visible. • Natural or artificial body that rotates arodun a planet. • ...

SPace 2022-11-04

SPace crossword puzzle
Across
  1. moon - the phase of the moon when Earth is between the moon and sun
  2. - A natural or artificial body that revolves around a planet
  3. - short period of climate change in an area caused by the tilt of Earth's axis as Earth revolves around the sun. (winter, summer, autumn, spring)
  4. - An object that orbits a star, is large enough to have become rounded by its own gravity, and has cleared the area of its orbit.
  5. - A group of stars that form a pattern in the sky
  6. - the moon's shape when more than half is illuminated
  7. - imaginary line that passes through the Earth's center from the North to the South
  8. - In summer and winter and the Earth has the longest day/shortest night or the shortest day/longest night
  9. - describes phases that occur after a full moon, as the visible lighted side of the Moon grows smaller
  10. - A ball of frozen dust and rock that orbits the sun and has a tail that glows
  11. - the moon's shape when less than half of it is illuminated
  12. - Earths path as it revolves around the sun
  13. - spinning on an axis
  14. - moving around another object in space
  15. - A streak of light in the sky produced by the burning of a meteoroid in Earth's atmosphere.
  16. - the rise and fall of Earth's water
Down
  1. - The shape of Earth's orbit
  2. - A meteoroid that has hit earth's surface.
  3. eclipse - when the moon comes between Earth and the sun
  4. tide - when the Sun, Earth and Moon make a right angle and the high tides are lower than usual and the low tides are a little higher than usual.
  5. - describes phases following a new moon, as more of the Moon's
  6. cycle - A sequence of phases of the moon as it revolves around the Earth once every 29.5 days.
  7. quarter - this phase of the moon occurs about 7 days after a new moon
  8. tide - when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are lined up and high tides are higher and low tides are lower.
  9. planet, planetoid - a celestial body resembling a small planet but lacking certain technical criteria that are required for it to be classed as such.
  10. - any of numerous small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal that move around the sun (mainly between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter)
  11. - a small body moving in the solar system that would become a meteor if it entered the earth's atmosphere.
  12. - A ball of hot gas, primarily hydrogen and helium, that undergoes nuclear fusion.
  13. - when the sun's direct light is closest to the equator, in spring and fall and the Earth has equal day and night
  14. phases - The changing appearances of the Moon as seen from Earth
  15. eclipse - when the shadow of Earth falls on the moon
  16. moon - the phase of the moon when the moon is between Earth and sun, when the moon looks like darkness. has no light reflected

32 Clues: - spinning on an axis • - The shape of Earth's orbit • - the rise and fall of Earth's water • - moving around another object in space • - A meteoroid that has hit earth's surface. • - Earths path as it revolves around the sun • - A group of stars that form a pattern in the sky • eclipse - when the shadow of Earth falls on the moon • ...

Moon Phases 2022-12-09

Moon Phases crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Made up of planets
  2. Iraqi sphere that travels around the planet
  3. When the moon gets less light
  4. When the moons is half lit
  5. To shine light on an object, and make it visible
Down
  1. When the earths shadow covers the moon
  2. When the moon is all lit
  3. When the moon blocks the sun
  4. The star that is the main source of light in the center of the solar system
  5. The nearly circular path, a smaller object travels around a larger object
  6. The shape of the illuminated part of the moon, as it appears from earth
  7. When the moon gets more light

12 Clues: Made up of planets • When the moon is all lit • When the moons is half lit • When the moon blocks the sun • When the moon gets less light • When the moon gets more light • When the earths shadow covers the moon • Iraqi sphere that travels around the planet • To shine light on an object, and make it visible • ...

Moon Phases 2023-02-06

Moon Phases crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A tide when there is the greatest difference between high and low water
  2. When the waning moon is half illuminated
  3. The attraction between masses
  4. When all of the nearest side of the moon is in shadow
  5. The first half of the moons cycle
Down
  1. The curved sickle shape of a less-than-half illuminated moon
  2. The second half of the moons cycle
  3. A tide when there is least difference between high and low water
  4. When the waxing moon is half illuminated
  5. The twice daily rising and lowering of the sea
  6. When all of the nearest side of the moon is illuminated
  7. The shape between a half circle and and a full circle

12 Clues: The attraction between masses • The first half of the moons cycle • The second half of the moons cycle • When the waxing moon is half illuminated • When the waning moon is half illuminated • The twice daily rising and lowering of the sea • When all of the nearest side of the moon is in shadow • The shape between a half circle and and a full circle • ...

Moon Phases 2023-07-02

Moon Phases crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A very large hole on the moon’s surface
  2. When all of the moon is black in the night sky
  3. A person trained to travel in a spacecraft.
  4. Everything that exists in space.
  5. An object made of bright, glowing matter
Down
  1. A very large body of rock that orbits the sun
  2. A large rock that orbits the Earth.
  3. When the moon blocks the sun
  4. When an object circles around another.
  5. Streaks of light in the sky
  6. When all of the moon is visible
  7. the planet which humans live on

12 Clues: Streaks of light in the sky • When the moon blocks the sun • When all of the moon is visible • the planet which humans live on • Everything that exists in space. • A large rock that orbits the Earth. • When an object circles around another. • A very large hole on the moon’s surface • An object made of bright, glowing matter • A person trained to travel in a spacecraft. • ...

SPace 2021-04-19

SPace crossword puzzle
Across
  1. moon - the phase of the moon when Earth is between the moon and sun
  2. - A natural or artificial body that revolves around a planet
  3. - short period of climate change in an area caused by the tilt of Earth's axis as Earth revolves around the sun. (winter, summer, autumn, spring)
  4. - An object that orbits a star, is large enough to have become rounded by its own gravity, and has cleared the area of its orbit.
  5. - A group of stars that form a pattern in the sky
  6. - the moon's shape when more than half is illuminated
  7. - imaginary line that passes through the Earth's center from the North to the South
  8. - In summer and winter and the Earth has the longest day/shortest night or the shortest day/longest night
  9. - describes phases that occur after a full moon, as the visible lighted side of the Moon grows smaller
  10. - A ball of frozen dust and rock that orbits the sun and has a tail that glows
  11. - the moon's shape when less than half of it is illuminated
  12. - Earths path as it revolves around the sun
  13. - spinning on an axis
  14. - moving around another object in space
  15. - A streak of light in the sky produced by the burning of a meteoroid in Earth's atmosphere.
  16. - the rise and fall of Earth's water
Down
  1. - The shape of Earth's orbit
  2. - A meteoroid that has hit earth's surface.
  3. eclipse - when the moon comes between Earth and the sun
  4. tide - when the Sun, Earth and Moon make a right angle and the high tides are lower than usual and the low tides are a little higher than usual.
  5. - describes phases following a new moon, as more of the Moon's
  6. cycle - A sequence of phases of the moon as it revolves around the Earth once every 29.5 days.
  7. quarter - this phase of the moon occurs about 7 days after a new moon
  8. tide - when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are lined up and high tides are higher and low tides are lower.
  9. planet, planetoid - a celestial body resembling a small planet but lacking certain technical criteria that are required for it to be classed as such.
  10. - any of numerous small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal that move around the sun (mainly between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter)
  11. - a small body moving in the solar system that would become a meteor if it entered the earth's atmosphere.
  12. - A ball of hot gas, primarily hydrogen and helium, that undergoes nuclear fusion.
  13. - when the sun's direct light is closest to the equator, in spring and fall and the Earth has equal day and night
  14. phases - The changing appearances of the Moon as seen from Earth
  15. eclipse - when the shadow of Earth falls on the moon
  16. moon - the phase of the moon when the moon is between Earth and sun, when the moon looks like darkness. has no light reflected

32 Clues: - spinning on an axis • - The shape of Earth's orbit • - the rise and fall of Earth's water • - moving around another object in space • - A meteoroid that has hit earth's surface. • - Earths path as it revolves around the sun • - A group of stars that form a pattern in the sky • eclipse - when the shadow of Earth falls on the moon • ...

MOONS, SEASONS, TIDES, AND ECLIPSE CROSSWORD 2013-04-25

MOONS, SEASONS, TIDES, AND ECLIPSE CROSSWORD crossword puzzle
Across
  1. THE MOON IS TILTED ON THIS
  2. TIDE THE WATER IS LOWERING
  3. IT GETS HOT OUT THERE
  4. IT GETS COLD OUT THERE
  5. TIDE THE WATER IS RISING
  6. WHAT CAUSES THE SEASONS
  7. MORE THAN 1/2
  8. THE TILT OF THE EARTH
Down
  1. ASTROMINCAL UNIT
  2. ECLIPSE THIS IS A RARE ECLIPSE
  3. LESS THAN 1/2
  4. MOON THE SKY IS 100% LIT
  5. LOSING
  6. THE MOON CAUSES THIS
  7. ECLIPSE THE MOON TURNS MEDUIM DARK
  8. SIDE OF THE MOON YOU NEVER SEE
  9. PHASES TRANSITIONS MOONS GO THROUGH
  10. BLACKNESS WHERE THE PLANETS ARE
  11. GAINING
  12. THE SOLAR SYSTEM DOES THIS

20 Clues: LOSING • GAINING • LESS THAN 1/2 • MORE THAN 1/2 • ASTROMINCAL UNIT • THE MOON CAUSES THIS • IT GETS HOT OUT THERE • THE TILT OF THE EARTH • IT GETS COLD OUT THERE • WHAT CAUSES THE SEASONS • THE MOON IS TILTED ON THIS • THE SOLAR SYSTEM DOES THIS • MOON THE SKY IS 100% LIT • TIDE THE WATER IS RISING • ECLIPSE THIS IS A RARE ECLIPSE • SIDE OF THE MOON YOU NEVER SEE • ...

Solar System and Space Gr 8 2025-03-05

Solar System and Space Gr 8 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the sliver of moon that we see on the left side
  2. the solstice when Earth's axis points directly toward the sun
  3. planets follow an orbit to ______ around the sun
  4. the greater the total ____ of 2 objects, the greater the gravitational pull is
  5. the sun rises in the _________
  6. the sun is blocked by the moon
  7. when earth, sun, and moon spin on their own axes, they are _______
  8. this is the solar system's only star
  9. includes the sun and all objects that travel around it
Down
  1. a small body of rock and metal that orbits the sun
  2. made up of dust, frozen water and frozen gases and orbit stars
  3. the earth points away from the sun in this season
  4. pieces of asteroids and moons that burn up when entering earth's atmosphere
  5. the phase of the moon when we see a sliver on the right side
  6. the moon changes appearance over the month and these changes are called _____
  7. the moon is blocked from the sun by the Earth
  8. the force that pulls objects toward each other
  9. this is the galaxy we live in
  10. these bodies orbit planets
  11. there are ________ phases of the moon

20 Clues: these bodies orbit planets • this is the galaxy we live in • the sun rises in the _________ • the sun is blocked by the moon • this is the solar system's only star • there are ________ phases of the moon • the moon is blocked from the sun by the Earth • the force that pulls objects toward each other • the sliver of moon that we see on the left side • ...

Sun,Earth ,Moon 2021-08-27

Sun,Earth ,Moon crossword puzzle
Across
  1. holes in the moon where things have hit the moon
  2. tides occurs at a full moon and new moon
  3. phase-phases of the moon during which less of the moon's near side is lit each night
  4. axis- the line on which an object rotates
  5. the path an object follows as it moves around another object
  6. portion of the moon or a planet reflecting light as seen from the earth
  7. tides occurs at a first quarter and at a third quarter
  8. quarter Moon the right half of the moon is shown
  9. quarter Moon all the left half is shown
  10. when earth's rotation axis is tilted directly toward or away from the sun
  11. phase-phases of the moon during which more of the moon's near side is lit each night
  12. orbit of one object around another object
Down
  1. large dark flat areas on the moon
  2. the lighter part of a shadow where light is partially blocked
  3. central, darker part of a shadow where the light is totally blocked
  4. Earth's rotation axis neither toward nor away from the sun
  5. eclipse an occurrence during witch the moon moves into earth's shadow
  6. eclipse an occurrence during which the moon's shadow appears on the earth's surface
  7. mountains on the moon that have been eroded and were created from thins hitting the moon
  8. the periodic rise and fall of the ocean's surface caused by the gravitational force between earth and the moon and earth and the sun.
  9. the bright streaks on the moon's surface
  10. Moon all you see is the completely lit part of the moon
  11. spin of an object around its axis
  12. Moon all you see is the part that is not lit on the moon

24 Clues: large dark flat areas on the moon • spin of an object around its axis • quarter Moon all the left half is shown • tides occurs at a full moon and new moon • the bright streaks on the moon's surface • axis- the line on which an object rotates • orbit of one object around another object • holes in the moon where things have hit the moon • ...

The Moon 2024-10-02

The Moon crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What formed first, Earth or the Moon?
  2. Name for the moon at the beginning of the Moon phases
  3. What do we call the different versions of the Moon?
  4. Number of people who have walked on the Moon
  5. Earth's natural satellite
  6. Name of the first Space mission to take humans off the Earth
  7. What lights up the Moon
Down
  1. What do you use to see things in Space up close?
  2. Word we use to describe the Moon when it is getting bigger
  3. A point of light in the night sky
  4. An event when we see Earth's shadow or the Moon's shadow
  5. Name for the moon when it is at its fullest
  6. Word we use to describe the Moon when it is getting smaller

13 Clues: What lights up the Moon • Earth's natural satellite • A point of light in the night sky • What formed first, Earth or the Moon? • Name for the moon when it is at its fullest • Number of people who have walked on the Moon • What do you use to see things in Space up close? • What do we call the different versions of the Moon? • ...

Moon Phases 2025-03-27

Moon Phases crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The Moon revolves _____ clock-wise
  2. In this phase none of the Moon is lit
  3. This phase happens when the Moon is at a right angle to the Earth and Sun
  4. In this phase all of the Moon is lit
  5. This is how many Moon phases there are
  6. In this phase most of the Moon is lit
  7. Half of the Moon on the left side it lit
Down
  1. The light is on the right and growing
  2. All you can see is a sliver of the Moon
  3. The light is on the left and shrinking
  4. Half of the Moon on the right side is lit
  5. It reflects sunlight during the night

12 Clues: The Moon revolves _____ clock-wise • In this phase all of the Moon is lit • The light is on the right and growing • In this phase none of the Moon is lit • It reflects sunlight during the night • In this phase most of the Moon is lit • The light is on the left and shrinking • This is how many Moon phases there are • All you can see is a sliver of the Moon • ...

Moon Phases 2025-09-29

Moon Phases crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Moons that appear to be growing larger or getting bigger are called __________.
  2. Moons that look similar to a croissant roll are called ___________.
  3. When our view from Earth can see the entire side of the Moon due to sunlight reflecting off it, this is called a _____ Moon.
  4. There are ________ phases of the Moon visible from Earth.
  5. A _______________ is the time it takes the Moon to pass through a complete cycle of its phases.
  6. The moon seems to phase in or out due to the ____________ of the moon on its axis.
  7. One side of the Moon or parts of the Moon are visible to us on Earth because of the light from the _________ reflecting off.
Down
  1. Half Moons are also called _________ Moons.
  2. The moon seems to phase in or out due to the _____________of the moon around the Earth.
  3. Moons that look similar to a ball that is partially deflated are called ____________.
  4. When our view from Earth cannot see any reflected sunlight coming from the Moon, this is called a __________ Moon.
  5. Moons that appear to be shrinking or getting smaller are called __________.

12 Clues: Half Moons are also called _________ Moons. • There are ________ phases of the Moon visible from Earth. • Moons that look similar to a croissant roll are called ___________. • Moons that appear to be shrinking or getting smaller are called __________. • Moons that appear to be growing larger or getting bigger are called __________. • ...

The moon 2023-11-21

The moon crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The Moon and Earth create a _____________ pull on each other.
  2. When the moon moves, the buldges get _______
  3. When the tides move, they create waves in front of them - just like the _______-_______.
  4. This moon helps farmers to work at night. Usually comes in september
  5. The moon takes approximately ______ days to finish all phases
Down
  1. There are ______ moon phases
  2. Earths natural _________
  3. A lunar eclipse is made when the earth ______ the sun
  4. The moon orbits the _____
  5. This moon occurs around 2-4 times a year.
  6. ________ object in the sky besides the sun
  7. The ______ of the moon is 1,737km

12 Clues: Earths natural _________ • The moon orbits the _____ • There are ______ moon phases • The ______ of the moon is 1,737km • This moon occurs around 2-4 times a year. • ________ object in the sky besides the sun • When the moon moves, the buldges get _______ • A lunar eclipse is made when the earth ______ the sun • ...

Moon Phases 2022-03-08

Moon Phases crossword puzzle
Across
  1. darkest moon
  2. how does the moon get bright
  3. 3/4 of the phases
  4. Different phases
Down
  1. lightest moon
  2. beginning of the phases
  3. beginning of the waning series
  4. 1/4 of the phases

8 Clues: darkest moon • lightest moon • Different phases • 1/4 of the phases • 3/4 of the phases • beginning of the phases • how does the moon get bright • beginning of the waning series

Moon Phases 2024-10-10

Moon Phases crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The term used for a decreasing moon phase.
  2. When the entire moon is covered in darkness.
  3. Anytime the moon is more than half full.
  4. A Third Quarter moon causes this type of tide.
  5. The term used for an increasing moon phase.
  6. The total amount of western lunar phases.
Down
  1. This tide occurs when the Earth, Sun, and Moon are perfectly aligned.
  2. Anytime the moon is less than half full.
  3. The name of the Hawaiian Goddess who lives on the moon.
  4. When the entire moon is covered in light.
  5. What you call the first half full moon.
  6. Reflected light from the sun.

12 Clues: Reflected light from the sun. • What you call the first half full moon. • Anytime the moon is less than half full. • Anytime the moon is more than half full. • When the entire moon is covered in light. • The total amount of western lunar phases. • The term used for a decreasing moon phase. • The term used for an increasing moon phase. • ...

Moon Phases 2022-03-08

Moon Phases crossword puzzle
Across
  1. darkest moon
  2. how does the moon get bright
  3. 3/4 of the phases
  4. Different phases
Down
  1. lightest moon
  2. beginning of the phases
  3. beginning of the waning series
  4. 1/4 of the phases

8 Clues: darkest moon • lightest moon • Different phases • 1/4 of the phases • 3/4 of the phases • beginning of the phases • how does the moon get bright • beginning of the waning series

The tides! 2023-11-04

The tides! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. moon phases during neap tide
  2. sun,earth,& moon in a straight line
  3. what pulls the ocean and makes tides
  4. regular rise and fall of the ocean
  5. stronger tide
  6. how many low tides per day
  7. how many high tides per day
  8. what causes tides
  9. moon phases during spring tide
Down
  1. orientation of earth, moon & sun in neap tides
  2. this is the mechanism in tides
  3. why do tides change every month
  4. how many spring tides per month
  5. weaker tide
  6. how many neap tides per month

15 Clues: weaker tide • stronger tide • what causes tides • how many low tides per day • how many high tides per day • moon phases during neap tide • how many neap tides per month • this is the mechanism in tides • moon phases during spring tide • why do tides change every month • how many spring tides per month • regular rise and fall of the ocean • sun,earth,& moon in a straight line • ...

Science Terms Crossword 2015-04-24

Science Terms Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the ___ of conservation of energy states...
  2. _______ tides happen when the moon in at a 90 degree angle with Earth
  3. a _______ eclipse happens when earth blocks the sun from the moon
  4. i happen when the moon or Earth is blocking the sun
  5. phases happen to me every three days
  6. i can be either parallel or series
  7. _______ tides happen when the moon is in a straight line with Earth
  8. i am a moon phase where you can see my entire lit side
  9. i am a type of energy that does move
Down
  1. whenever a energy conversion ends, i always end in this
  2. there are ___ of me involving the moon
  3. a_______ eclipse happens when the moon is blocking the sun from Earth
  4. i am a type of energy that does not move
  5. i am created by Earth's tilt
  6. water bulges when i happen

15 Clues: water bulges when i happen • i am created by Earth's tilt • i can be either parallel or series • phases happen to me every three days • i am a type of energy that does move • there are ___ of me involving the moon • i am a type of energy that does not move • the ___ of conservation of energy states... • i happen when the moon or Earth is blocking the sun • ...

Moon Phases 2021-04-07

Moon Phases crossword puzzle
Across
  1. When the light is on the right then the moon has to be?
  2. The light from the Moon is a _____ from the Sun
  3. How many days will it be between a full and new Moon?
  4. When half of the moon is lit on the left it is a?
  5. The cycle of the phases of the Moon runs on a cycle that is 1 ______ long
  6. When more than half of the Moon is lit it is called
  7. What does the moon do around the earth?
Down
  1. When the light is on the left the moon has to be?
  2. When the moon disappears it has to be a?
  3. When half of the moon light is in the right it is a?
  4. The dark side of the Moon is really just the ____ side of the Moon
  5. When the Moon is 100% lit it is called

12 Clues: When the Moon is 100% lit it is called • What does the moon do around the earth? • When the moon disappears it has to be a? • The light from the Moon is a _____ from the Sun • When the light is on the left the moon has to be? • When half of the moon is lit on the left it is a? • When more than half of the Moon is lit it is called • ...

Unit 2 Review: Earth and the Solar System 2024-01-24

Unit 2 Review: Earth and the Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A ______eclipse occurs when Earth moves between the sun and the moon
  2. When the moon moves between the sun and Earth
  3. The earth does this on its axis as it orbits around the sun
  4. When left side of Moon is lit
  5. Lunar and solar eclipses don't occur every ____ because the moon's orbit is tilted 5 degrees
  6. The first phase of the moon cycle and moon is unlit
  7. When one object in the solar system moves into the shadow of another object.
  8. The _______ orbit is created by the force of gravity acting on inertia of Earth
  9. When right side of Moon is lit
  10. The _______ tilt is wh we have seasons as we orbit the sun
Down
  1. The last phase of the moon cycle and moon is fully lit
  2. What we call the changes in the moon during its cycle
  3. Periods of time characterized by specific weather patterns and by the length of day and night.
  4. sun’s outer atmosphere
  5. The tendency of an object at rest to remain at rest and an object in motion to remain in motion unless acted on by an outside force.
  6. The earth orbiting the sun and the moon orbiting the earth creates this.
  7. Moon phase is getting smaller
  8. There are this many phases of the moon
  9. Moon phase is getting bigger
  10. The moon appears this color because light from the sun must first pass through a long and dense layer of the Earth’s atmosphere before it reaches the moon
  11. Is an imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole.

21 Clues: sun’s outer atmosphere • Moon phase is getting bigger • When left side of Moon is lit • Moon phase is getting smaller • When right side of Moon is lit • There are this many phases of the moon • When the moon moves between the sun and Earth • The first phase of the moon cycle and moon is unlit • What we call the changes in the moon during its cycle • ...

6th Topic 11 Sun, Moon, Earth 2024-04-08

6th Topic 11 Sun, Moon, Earth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the moon’s gravity is ___ that of Earth (fraction)
  2. the oldest, most highly cratered regions on the Moon, light in color
  3. developed the earth centered model of the universe- was followed for a long time
  4. the tendency of an object to resist a change in motion
  5. this is the calendar we use today
  6. Earth experiences 4 ___ due to the tilt of Earth on its axis
  7. the strength of gravity depends on the ___ of the 2 objects and the ___ between them
  8. when the moon is in the 1st or 3rd quarter phases, then about one ___ of the moon is “lit”
  9. when it is a spring or autumnal ____, then Earth is the least tilted toward the sun it will ever be for the year
  10. when the moon is in the “gaining light “ phases it is in the __ phases
  11. the summer ___ is the longest day in the Northern hemisphere
  12. the different amounts of light you can see from Earth shining on the moon are called the ___ of the moon
  13. the study of the universe
  14. this model had the sun at the center of our universe
  15. supported the sun centered model and arranged the known planets in a map around the sun
  16. to see a full total eclipse, you must be in this part of the shadow
  17. you will see only a partial solar eclipse if you are in this portion of the moon’s shadow
  18. if a chunk of rock from space hits earth’s ground, it is called this
  19. what rocks falling through our atmosphere are called
  20. earth’s revolution around the sun takes approximately 365 ____
  21. these are used to find constellations
  22. when the moon is “losing” light it is in the __ phases
  23. a pattern of stars imagined by people to represent a picture/story
  24. day and night are caused by Earth’s ____
  25. this calendar had 12 months with 30 days and an extra 5 days at the end of the year to honor their Gods
  26. this model has Earth at the center of our universe
  27. during the summer solstice in the Northern hemisphere we experience the ___ daylight hours
  28. a mixture of ice and dust on an elongated orbit around the sun, it emits a trail of heated gases as it nears the sun
  29. most constellations were named in this language
  30. the moon has drastic changes in temperature due to the fact that it has no ____
Down
  1. this equinox is the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere
  2. you will see a ___ eclipse when Earth is between the sun and the moon
  3. the highest peaks on the moon are called this
  4. the fake science of believing in predictions of zodiac symbols
  5. these on the moon were formed by meteor impacts
  6. one complete revolution around the sun is approximately one ____
  7. the brightest object in the night sky after the moon
  8. the shape of the orbit of Earth’s revolution around the sun
  9. the narrow band or plane in which planets in our solar system move
  10. used a telescope and discovered 4 of Jupiter’s moons
  11. an object that orbits a sun
  12. these on the moon were created by ancient lava flow
  13. A chunk of rock in space is called this
  14. the tides are the ___ when the moon, sun and earth are at right angles to each other
  15. when a meteoroid enters Earth’s atmosphere it is now called this
  16. larger, round pits formed by impacts of meteroids
  17. the tides are the ___ when Earth, the moon, and the sun are all in a straight line
  18. lowest tides are called this
  19. Earth’s rotation takes approximately 24 ___
  20. when the moon is in the waxing or waning ___ phases, then ¾ of the moon is “lit”
  21. when the moon is in the waxing or waning ___ phases, then only a small sliver, or about ¼ of the moon is “lit”
  22. the name given to objects that orbit a planet
  23. arranging time into day, months, and years
  24. this force of attraction helps keep Earth in it’s orbit around the sun
  25. all objects are attracted to each other by the force of ____
  26. the north star
  27. the ___ solstice is the shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere
  28. scientists ___ and ___ found the orbits of the planets are ellipses
  29. the highest tides are called this
  30. I told you this term used in science means “false”
  31. the ___ of an object will not change no matter where it is, but the ____ may, because IT is determined by the gravitational pull

61 Clues: the north star • the study of the universe • an object that orbits a sun • lowest tides are called this • this is the calendar we use today • the highest tides are called this • these are used to find constellations • A chunk of rock in space is called this • day and night are caused by Earth’s ____ • arranging time into day, months, and years • ...

Unit One Vocabulary 2022-08-26

Unit One Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the rising and falling of the sea due to the attraction of the moon and sun on the earth
  2. special day that happens twice a year; hours of day and night are nearly equal
  3. the collection of 8 planets and their moons in orbit around the sun
  4. line of latitude 23 1/2 degrees south of the equator
  5. an invisible force that pulls objects toward each other
  6. measures the distance north or south of the equator
  7. a system of millions or billions of stars together with gas and dust held together by gravitational attraction
  8. line of latitude 23 1/2 degrees north of the equator
Down
  1. phase of the moon when it is more than half full but still not a full moon
  2. the lighter shadowed area surrounding the darkest part of a shadow
  3. an imaginary line around which an object rotates or spins
  4. the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or other planets
  5. special day where the sun appears to reach either the highest or lowest point in the sky for the year
  6. phases of the moon when the lighted portion is on the right
  7. when an object in space turns or spins in one place around an axis
  8. an imaginary line drawn around the earth, dividing it into northern and southern hemispheres
  9. when an object in space goes around another object in space
  10. phases of the moon when the lighted portion is on the left
  11. the darkest part of the shadow
  12. phases of the moon when it looks like the letter "c" or a backwards "c"

20 Clues: the darkest part of the shadow • measures the distance north or south of the equator • line of latitude 23 1/2 degrees south of the equator • line of latitude 23 1/2 degrees north of the equator • an invisible force that pulls objects toward each other • an imaginary line around which an object rotates or spins • ...

Lunar Cycle Crossword Puzzle 2022-02-28

Lunar Cycle Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The 1st Quarter moon is lit on the
  2. when light bounces back
  3. As the moon's shape appears to get smaller, we say that the moon is _.
  4. What happens when there is a spring tide What is the periodic rise and fall of the water level in the oceans?
  5. Spring tides and neap tides occur in patterns governed by the
  6. When the visible (lit) portion of the moon is increasing, the moon is
  7. If you look up at the sky and see a red moon you are witnessing a...
  8. A lunar eclipse occurs at this moon phase
Down
  1. If you are looking up at the sky and see a glow behind the moon you are looking at a....
  2. When the moon is at full moon or new moon, what type of tide will we experience?
  3. The time required for the Moon to complete one cycle of phases is about one...
  4. How many times per month does a spring tide occur?
  5. quarter What moon phase will occur about 7 days after a new moon?
  6. Phases of the moon in which the moon appears to be getting larger are referred to as _.
  7. The moon ____________ around the Earth
  8. What type of tide would this arrangement of earth-moon-sun create?
  9. How much of the moon is always lit?
  10. About how many days does it take the moon to go through a complete cycle?

18 Clues: when light bounces back • The 1st Quarter moon is lit on the • How much of the moon is always lit? • The moon ____________ around the Earth • A lunar eclipse occurs at this moon phase • How many times per month does a spring tide occur? • Spring tides and neap tides occur in patterns governed by the • quarter What moon phase will occur about 7 days after a new moon? • ...

quarter one review 2024-11-26

quarter one review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. this happens when an animal dies
  2. the moon blocks out the sun
  3. the second and fourth moon phases
  4. this season is very hot and is usually when farmers farm
  5. this happens when animal is buried under ground
  6. this thing is made when gravity is very powerful and can usually be found in the center of galaxy
  7. they revolve around each another
  8. Jupiter uranus Saturn neptune
  9. the 6 and 8 moon phases
Down
  1. this happens every 356 days
  2. the earth blocks out the sun for the moon and the moon turns blood red
  3. this thing is the reason why the grand canyon exists
  4. this shapes everything and every one
  5. this season is very cold and hard to survive in
  6. this forms over millions years to form one layer
  7. mercury earth venus mars

16 Clues: the 6 and 8 moon phases • mercury earth venus mars • this happens every 356 days • the moon blocks out the sun • Jupiter uranus Saturn neptune • this happens when an animal dies • they revolve around each another • the second and fourth moon phases • this shapes everything and every one • this season is very cold and hard to survive in • ...

Moon Phases & Tides 2021-10-15

Moon Phases & Tides crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The changing appearance of the moon as seen from Earth.
  2. The moon appears to get larger
  3. The lighter part of a shadow where light is partially blocked.
  4. The darkest part of the moon's shadow.
  5. Only the left half of the moon is lit up.
  6. The moon phase when the entire side facing Earth is dark.
  7. The lowest point on shore that the ocean reaches.
  8. Only the right half of the moon is lit up.
Down
  1. The shape of the moon when it is greater than a quarter moon, but not full.
  2. The time at which the tide reaches its highest level.
  3. Occurs when the moon passes between the Sun and Earth and casts a shadow over part of the Earth.
  4. The blocking of sunlight to the moon that occurs when the earth is between the sun and the moon.
  5. The moon phases when the entire side facing Earth is lit up.
  6. A tide just after a new or full moon, when there is the greatest difference between high and low tide.
  7. The moon is appearing to get smaller
  8. Only a small slice of the moon is visible.
  9. A tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when there is the least difference between high and low tide.

17 Clues: The moon appears to get larger • The moon is appearing to get smaller • The darkest part of the moon's shadow. • Only the left half of the moon is lit up. • Only a small slice of the moon is visible. • Only the right half of the moon is lit up. • The lowest point on shore that the ocean reaches. • The time at which the tide reaches its highest level. • ...

Our Solar System 2021-01-11

Our Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. There are _____ moon phases.
  2. What is the Groton middle school mascot?
  3. There are ______ planets in our solar system.
  4. ______ is not considered a planet.
  5. Some countries near the equator have mild ___ and are mostly just hot all year round.
  6. Day and night are caused by the earth's _____.
  7. You can tell time by looking at your ______.
  8. What is the name of our galaxy?
  9. A__ is 23 hours and 56 minutes.
Down
  1. What season is your shadow longest?
  2. The moon phases cycle from full moon to full moon is around a _____
  3. The sun is a ____ but looks bigger because it is closer to earth.
  4. The _______ depend on the angle of the side of the earth facing the sun.
  5. The sun's inner core is 27 _______ degrees Fahrenheit.
  6. _______is different on different planets.
  7. When the southern hemisphere is having winter the northern hemisphere is having ______.
  8. What keeps the earth from flying into space?
  9. What planet, star or moon is around 8 light minutes from the earth?
  10. Which planet has 57 moons?

19 Clues: Which planet has 57 moons? • There are _____ moon phases. • What is the name of our galaxy? • A__ is 23 hours and 56 minutes. • ______ is not considered a planet. • What season is your shadow longest? • What is the Groton middle school mascot? • _______is different on different planets. • What keeps the earth from flying into space? • ...

Unit 13 Phases and Eclipses crossword puzzle 2023-05-17

Unit 13 Phases and Eclipses crossword puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The less dark shadow during an eclipse
  2. The side of the moon the does not face earth
  3. An eclipse when the moon blocks the sun making a shadow on the earth
  4. How much phases the moon has
  5. The earth has many ____?
Down
  1. An eclipse when earth is blocking the moon from the sun
  2. The side of the moon that always faces earth
  3. The first phase of the moon
  4. The darkest shadow during an eclipse
  5. The last phase of the moon
  6. The solar _____ and the lunar _____?

11 Clues: The earth has many ____? • The last phase of the moon • The first phase of the moon • How much phases the moon has • The darkest shadow during an eclipse • The solar _____ and the lunar _____? • The less dark shadow during an eclipse • The side of the moon that always faces earth • The side of the moon the does not face earth • ...

Moon Vocab 2024-01-11

Moon Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. data about characteristics
  2. the four week period during which the moon orbits Earth one time and goes through its phases
  3. a spin
  4. phases when the moon is more than half light up
  5. a dark area without light
  6. to light up
Down
  1. when the moon looks like it is getting bigger
  2. an orbit around an object
  3. when the moon looks like it is getting smaller
  4. a repeating path around something
  5. summer, winter, fall, and sring, caused by Earths tilt
  6. data about numbers
  7. a line through a planet

13 Clues: a spin • to light up • data about numbers • a line through a planet • an orbit around an object • a dark area without light • data about characteristics • a repeating path around something • when the moon looks like it is getting bigger • when the moon looks like it is getting smaller • phases when the moon is more than half light up • ...

Earth's Movement Vocab 2023-12-15

Earth's Movement Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. an invisible line in which an object rotates, or spins
  2. any moon that appears more than half-lighted but less than full
  3. a half of the earth
  4. any of the varying appearances of the Moon as seen from Earth
  5. the lunar phases after the Full moon
  6. a period of moderate tides when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other
  7. the circular motion of an object around its center
  8. the first lunar phases after the New Moon
Down
  1. a physical force of attraction between objects
  2. Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter
  3. The small portion of the Moon visible in the sky
  4. the state of the tide when at its lowest level
  5. the large rise and fall of the tide at or soon after the new or the full moon
  6. the state of the tide when at its highest level
  7. the representation of the moon's journey around the Earth
  8. The motion of an object around a point
  9. long-period waves that move through the ocean in response to the forces exerted by the moon and sun

17 Clues: a half of the earth • Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter • the lunar phases after the Full moon • The motion of an object around a point • the first lunar phases after the New Moon • a physical force of attraction between objects • the state of the tide when at its lowest level • the state of the tide when at its highest level • ...

Sun, Earth & Moon 2023-09-26

Sun, Earth & Moon crossword puzzle
Across
  1. shape of the moon when less than a quarter is illuminated
  2. growing or getting larger; following a New Moon, the moon appears to be growing and will be illuminated on the right side.
  3. The cyclical changes of light due to the tilt and revolution of earth around the sun
  4. force of attraction between all masses in the universe, especially the attraction of the Earth's mass for bodies near its surface
Down
  1. moon phase that occurs when the earth is between the sun and the moon; the entire lit side is seen from earth
  2. the movement of objects around another object ; earth’s revolution around the sun and moon’s revolution around the earth result in cyclical patterns Moon phases
  3. moon phase that occurs when the moon passes between Earth and the Sun; no illumination is seen from earth
  4. the rising and falling of the oceans due to the gravitational attraction of the Moon and Sun; usually occurs twice each day
  5. imaginary line about which an object rotates
  6. shrinking or getting smaller; following a Full Moon, the moon appears to shrink and will be illuminated on the left.
  7. the action of an object spinning around the axis of another object; Earth spins around its axis, causing day and night
  8. tide occurs at the first and third (last) quarter Moon phases; the Sun is at a right angle to the Moon
  9. when half of the moon appears to be illuminated; waxing- light from the right; waning - light on the left
  10. tide occurs at the full and new Moon phases; Earth, Moon, and Sun are in alignment pulling the water in the same direction
  11. shape of the moon when more than a quarter is illuminated

15 Clues: imaginary line about which an object rotates • shape of the moon when less than a quarter is illuminated • shape of the moon when more than a quarter is illuminated • The cyclical changes of light due to the tilt and revolution of earth around the sun • tide occurs at the first and third (last) quarter Moon phases; the Sun is at a right angle to the Moon • ...

moon 2025-05-10

moon crossword puzzle
Across
  1. / A growing sliver of moonlight.
  2. / The Moon's path around Earth.
  3. / Half of the Moon is lit and shrinking.
  4. / More than half lit, almost full.
  5. / Entire face of the Moon is visible.
  6. / The Moon spinning on its axis.
  7. / What the Moon does with sunlight.
  8. / Phase when the Moon is not visible.
  9. / A shrinking sliver of the Moon.
  10. / When the Moon blocks the Sun or vice versa.
Down
  1. / A hole on the Moon’s surface.
  2. / Tool to look at the Moon.
  3. / Half of the Moon is visible and growing.
  4. / Light from the Sun.
  5. / The Moon is shrinking after full.
  6. / A repeating pattern of phases.
  7. / Relating to the Moon.
  8. / To light up.
  9. / Caused when light is blocked.
  10. / Force pulling the Moon toward Earth.

20 Clues: / To light up. • / Light from the Sun. • / Relating to the Moon. • / Tool to look at the Moon. • / A hole on the Moon’s surface. • / The Moon's path around Earth. • / Caused when light is blocked. • / A growing sliver of moonlight. • / A repeating pattern of phases. • / The Moon spinning on its axis. • / A shrinking sliver of the Moon. • / More than half lit, almost full. • ...

Moon Vocabulary 2022-02-09

Moon Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the pull on an object from an object
  2. spinning on an axis
  3. the first moon phase
  4. only seen at night
  5. going around something
  6. darkest moon phase
Down
  1. the first half of the moon phases
  2. the waves caused by the moon's gravity
  3. the last half of the moon phases
  4. the change in appearance of the moon

10 Clues: only seen at night • darkest moon phase • spinning on an axis • the first moon phase • going around something • the last half of the moon phases • the first half of the moon phases • the pull on an object from an object • the change in appearance of the moon • the waves caused by the moon's gravity

science cross word 2024-03-22

science cross word crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the plural from is maria
  2. the darkest parts of the eclipse
  3. the motion of one object around another,
  4. the cycle begins with a new moon.
  5. only a little bit of the moon is visible for us to see.
  6. patterns of temperatures that change through the course of a year.
  7. The Earth has traveled a quarter of the way around the sun.
  8. earth's average distance from the sun.
  9. when the shadow makes the sun or the moon seems to grow darker .
  10. Earth reaches another equinox,half of each hemisphere is lit
  11. A moon but only half of it.
Down
  1. All of the phases of the moons.
  2. the position is the opposite of the December solstice.
  3. first quarter and the quarter after .
  4. the ends of the axis are the north and south poles.
  5. A area where sunlight is at the maximum in one hemisphere.
  6. the first lunar moon phases.
  7. when sunlight shines equally on the two hemispheres.
  8. light coming from the sun.
  9. sunlight shines equally on the northern and southern hemispheres.

20 Clues: the plural from is maria • light coming from the sun. • A moon but only half of it. • the first lunar moon phases. • All of the phases of the moons. • the darkest parts of the eclipse • the cycle begins with a new moon. • first quarter and the quarter after . • earth's average distance from the sun. • the motion of one object around another, • ...

Martin Moon Phases 2025-10-11

Martin Moon Phases crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the direction that the moon orbits the earth
  2. when we cannot see the moon because the side that is lit is facing away from us
  3. It takes the earth 365 days to do this
  4. it takes the moon 29 days do do all of them
  5. when the side of the moon we see is completely lit
  6. an object in motion stays in motion, and an object at rest stays at rest unless acted upon by an outside force
  7. the force that pulls all things towards the center of an object
  8. when the left half of the moon is lit up from our perspective
Down
  1. when the moon is less than half full
  2. the light is on the left, and the moon "appears" to be getting smaller
  3. this object has the largest affect on our ocean's tides
  4. when the moon is more than half full
  5. The shape that the sun earth and moon make during one of the quarter moon phases
  6. when the moon "appears" to be getting bigger and the light is on the right
  7. the more of this an object has, the stronger its gravitational pull
  8. it takes the Earth 24 hours to do this
  9. often called a half moon, the right side is lit up from our perspective on Earth
  10. It takes the moon 27.3 days to do this
  11. the celestial object the Earth orbits

19 Clues: when the moon is less than half full • when the moon is more than half full • the celestial object the Earth orbits • It takes the earth 365 days to do this • it takes the Earth 24 hours to do this • It takes the moon 27.3 days to do this • it takes the moon 29 days do do all of them • the direction that the moon orbits the earth • ...

Moon Cycles 2023-12-11

Moon Cycles crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Half of light; light is seen on the left
  2. Less then half light showing from the right
  3. About 3/4 of light is showing from the right
  4. Half of light is showing from the right
  5. The phases the moon goes through every 28 days
  6. Action of gaining light (for moon phases)
Down
  1. Light is decreasing from the right (after full moon)
  2. A quarter of light seen on the left side
  3. Action of losing light (for moon phases)
  4. When no light is visible from our view
  5. All light is seen from our point of view

11 Clues: When no light is visible from our view • Half of light is showing from the right • A quarter of light seen on the left side • Half of light; light is seen on the left • Action of losing light (for moon phases) • All light is seen from our point of view • Action of gaining light (for moon phases) • Less then half light showing from the right • ...

Unit 6 PA 2021-03-01

Unit 6 PA crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The first major moon after new moon
  2. what are the two major types of tides
  3. A season that happens every September 20
  4. The cycle that happens everyday and goes on every 24hrs
  5. This phases of the moon is always closer to the sun
Down
  1. the first major moon after full moon
  2. A season that happens every March 20
  3. A season that happens every December 20
  4. The cycle of the moons is called
  5. This phases is the farthest from the sun
  6. Happens to the ocean when the moon is moving around the earth
  7. A season that happens every June 20.

12 Clues: The cycle of the moons is called • The first major moon after new moon • the first major moon after full moon • A season that happens every March 20 • A season that happens every June 20. • what are the two major types of tides • A season that happens every December 20 • This phases is the farthest from the sun • A season that happens every September 20 • ...

Lunar Cycle crossword 2023-02-26

Lunar Cycle crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The shape of the moon.
  2. ______ means less light.
  3. We always see the same side of the ____, we never see the backside.
  4. There are 8 _____ of the moon.
  5. The moon _______ around Earth.
  6. _____ is affected by the moon.
  7. One-quarter illumination on the left side.
  8. 3rd and 7th phase
  9. The moon makes _____ with its gravitational pull.
  10. _____ comes from the Latin word "luna" which means "moon".
Down
  1. The waning appearance of the moon.
  2. Waxing is the phase in which it makes the moon look ______.
  3. The lunar cycle is counter _________.
  4. One-quarter illumination on the right side.
  5. ______ means more light.
  6. Sunlight reflects off the nearside we call it a ____ moon.
  7. ___ moon.
  8. Each moon phase lasts about 3.5 ____.
  9. The planet the moon revolves around.
  10. The light source for the Moon and Earth.

20 Clues: ___ moon. • 3rd and 7th phase • The shape of the moon. • ______ means less light. • ______ means more light. • There are 8 _____ of the moon. • The moon _______ around Earth. • _____ is affected by the moon. • The waning appearance of the moon. • The planet the moon revolves around. • The lunar cycle is counter _________. • Each moon phase lasts about 3.5 ____. • ...

Solar System Crossword 2025-05-13

Solar System Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the first type of crescent in the moon phase cycle
  2. the center of the sun
  3. the force of attraction between two objects
  4. the outermost layer of the sun's atmosphere
  5. huge, reddish loops of gas that link sunspots
  6. the total number of moon phases
  7. the reason why Earth orbits the sun (has to do with gravity)
  8. atoms combine to form heavier atoms which happens in the sun's core
Down
  1. the closest planet to the sun
  2. the reason why the moon orbits Earth (has to do with gravity)
  3. the outer four planets (large, made of gas)
  4. one of five dwarf planets in the solar system
  5. the orbiting of Earth around the sun
  6. the type of eclipse where Earth blocks light from the moon at night
  7. the spinning of earth on its axis
  8. areas of cooler gas on the sun's surface that appear as dark spots
  9. the shape of the 4th and 6th moon phases (2nd word)
  10. the first four planets (small, dense, rocky)
  11. the planet that is covered in liquid water
  12. the type of eclipse where the moon blocks light from Earth during the day

20 Clues: the center of the sun • the closest planet to the sun • the total number of moon phases • the spinning of earth on its axis • the orbiting of Earth around the sun • the planet that is covered in liquid water • the outer four planets (large, made of gas) • the force of attraction between two objects • the outermost layer of the sun's atmosphere • ...

Earth's Movement Crossword 2023-11-25

Earth's Movement Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. When the moon is becoming "smaller" or less illuminated
  2. The line that goes through the North and South Pole
  3. The four natural divisions of a year based on distance from the sun and temperature
  4. When the tide is at its highest
  5. A pattern that takes about 4 weeks to complete
  6. The slant of the Earth's axis
  7. The rising and falling of the sea
  8. Half, most, or full illumination
  9. Biggest differences in tides and during second and fourth quarter moon phases
  10. The movement of one object around a center or another object
  11. An appearance of the moon based on how much it is illuminated
  12. When the tide is at its lowest
Down
  1. The pull caused by the gravity of an object
  2. When the moon is becoming "larger" or more illuminated
  3. None, little, or half illumination
  4. Half of a sphere
  5. The spinning of Earth that causes day and night
  6. Least differences in tides and during first and third quarter moon phases

18 Clues: Half of a sphere • The slant of the Earth's axis • When the tide is at its lowest • When the tide is at its highest • Half, most, or full illumination • The rising and falling of the sea • None, little, or half illumination • The pull caused by the gravity of an object • A pattern that takes about 4 weeks to complete • The spinning of Earth that causes day and night • ...

Earth's Movement Crossword 2023-11-25

Earth's Movement Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. When the moon is becoming "smaller" or less illuminated
  2. The line that goes through the North and South Pole
  3. The four natural divisions of a year based on distance from the sun and temperature
  4. When the tide is at its highest
  5. A pattern that takes about 4 weeks to complete
  6. The slant of the Earth's axis
  7. The rising and falling of the sea
  8. Half, most, or full illumination
  9. Biggest differences in tides and during second and fourth quarter moon phases
  10. The movement of one object around a center or another object
  11. An appearance of the moon based on how much it is illuminated
  12. When the tide is at its lowest
Down
  1. The pull caused by the gravity of an object
  2. When the moon is becoming "larger" or more illuminated
  3. None, little, or half illumination
  4. Half of a sphere
  5. The spinning of Earth that causes day and night
  6. Least differences in tides and during first and third quarter moon phases

18 Clues: Half of a sphere • The slant of the Earth's axis • When the tide is at its lowest • When the tide is at its highest • Half, most, or full illumination • The rising and falling of the sea • None, little, or half illumination • The pull caused by the gravity of an object • A pattern that takes about 4 weeks to complete • The spinning of Earth that causes day and night • ...

Greater Crater Crossword 2020-05-13

Greater Crater Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. to decrease in size when referencing phases of the moon
  2. phase of the moon that is a symbol for Islam
  3. name of the U.S. missions to the Moon
  4. latin word for moon
  5. frozen water; discovered at Moon's poles
  6. name of our planet
  7. one cause of Moon's craters
Down
  1. the gases that surround a planet
  2. halo of light seen during a total solar eclipse
  3. dent in the Moon's surface
  4. changes in the shape of the sunlit area of the Moon
  5. the science that studies heavenly bodies

12 Clues: name of our planet • latin word for moon • dent in the Moon's surface • one cause of Moon's craters • the gases that surround a planet • name of the U.S. missions to the Moon • the science that studies heavenly bodies • frozen water; discovered at Moon's poles • phase of the moon that is a symbol for Islam • halo of light seen during a total solar eclipse • ...

Ecilpes 2025-11-16

Ecilpes crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The path objects travel in space
  2. Eclipse Earth blocks the Sun’s light from the Moon
  3. When Sun, Moon and Earth line up
  4. Eclipse Moon blocks the Sun
  5. Star at the centre of our Solar System
  6. Different shapes of the Moon we see
  7. Caused when light is blocked
  8. Moon Moon phase when lunar eclipses can happen
  9. Planet where we live, can block sunlight
Down
  1. Movement around another object (like the Moon around Earth)
  2. Eclipse Sun or Moon is fully covered
  3. Eclipse Sun or Moon is partly covered
  4. Force that keeps Moon in orbit
  5. Darkest part of the shadow
  6. Eclipse Ring of sunlight around the Moon
  7. Moon Moon phase when solar eclipses can happen
  8. Lighter outer shadow
  9. Where eclipses occur
  10. Earth’s natural satellite

19 Clues: Lighter outer shadow • Where eclipses occur • Earth’s natural satellite • Darkest part of the shadow • Caused when light is blocked • Force that keeps Moon in orbit • Eclipse Moon blocks the Sun • The path objects travel in space • When Sun, Moon and Earth line up • Different shapes of the Moon we see • Star at the centre of our Solar System • ...

Earth and the Moon 2021-10-22

Earth and the Moon crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Type of eclipse that occurs when the Earth is between the Moon and Sun.
  2. Moon phase that occurs when the left side is visible (2 words).
  3. Eclipses are rare because the Moon's orbit around the Earth is ______.
  4. Type of eclipse that occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and Sun
  5. During a solar eclipse, the Moon's ______ falls on the Earth.
  6. Moon phase that occurs during a solar eclipse.
  7. Another word for "orbit".
Down
  1. The direction that the Moon revolves around the earth.
  2. The side of the Moon that always faces away from Earth (2 words).
  3. Approximate amount of time required to see all of the Moon phases.
  4. Moon phase that occurs when the right side is visible (2 words).
  5. Moon phase that occurs during a lunar eclipse.
  6. When the Moon appears to change shape, it is showing different ______.

13 Clues: Another word for "orbit". • Moon phase that occurs during a lunar eclipse. • Moon phase that occurs during a solar eclipse. • The direction that the Moon revolves around the earth. • During a solar eclipse, the Moon's ______ falls on the Earth. • Moon phase that occurs when the left side is visible (2 words). • ...

The Moon's Dance 2025-03-04

The Moon's Dance crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the pathway the Moon follows around the Earth
  2. when all of the visible moon is illuminated
  3. when more than half but less than all of the visible part of the moon is lit
  4. rise and fall of ocean levels caused by the moon's gravitational pull
  5. when half of the visible part of the Moon is lit
  6. an observable event
  7. roughly the time it takes for the moon to go through all phases
  8. when the not illuminated side of the Moon is visible
Down
  1. to make something appear by shining light on it (The Sun illuminates the Moon.)
  2. the name for a system the includes interactions between the Sun, Earth, and Moon
  3. when only a small curve or sliver of the moon is
  4. a word to describe the intricate interaction between the Sun, Earth, and Moon
  5. different ways that the Moon appears

13 Clues: an observable event • different ways that the Moon appears • when all of the visible moon is illuminated • the pathway the Moon follows around the Earth • when only a small curve or sliver of the moon is • when half of the visible part of the Moon is lit • when the not illuminated side of the Moon is visible • ...

Ecilpes 2025-11-16

Ecilpes crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The path objects travel in space
  2. Eclipse Earth blocks the Sun’s light from the Moon
  3. When Sun, Moon and Earth line up
  4. Eclipse Moon blocks the Sun
  5. Star at the centre of our Solar System
  6. Different shapes of the Moon we see
  7. Caused when light is blocked
  8. Moon Moon phase when lunar eclipses can happen
  9. Planet where we live, can block sunlight
Down
  1. Movement around another object (like the Moon around Earth)
  2. Eclipse Sun or Moon is fully covered
  3. Eclipse Sun or Moon is partly covered
  4. Force that keeps Moon in orbit
  5. Darkest part of the shadow
  6. Eclipse Ring of sunlight around the Moon
  7. Moon Moon phase when solar eclipses can happen
  8. Lighter outer shadow
  9. Where eclipses occur
  10. Earth’s natural satellite

19 Clues: Lighter outer shadow • Where eclipses occur • Earth’s natural satellite • Darkest part of the shadow • Caused when light is blocked • Force that keeps Moon in orbit • Eclipse Moon blocks the Sun • The path objects travel in space • When Sun, Moon and Earth line up • Different shapes of the Moon we see • Star at the centre of our Solar System • ...

Unit 1-Astronomy 2023-10-10

Unit 1-Astronomy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the path that a body follows as it travels around another body in space
  2. System A sun and all the planets that orbit around it.
  3. Sunlight that hits the earth at a 90 degree angle.
  4. An elongated circle, or oval shape.
  5. Phases of the Moon when the Moon appears to be getting "bigger".
  6. Planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
  7. The movement of an object around another object (Like a planet around a sun)
  8. Caused by the tilt of Earth on its axis as it revolves around the Sun
  9. A force of attraction between objects that is due to their masses and distance apart.
  10. Phases of the Moon when the Moon appears to be getting "smaller".
  11. A natural satellite that revolves around a planet.
  12. an object located in space and observed in Astronomy
  13. Sunlight that hits earth with less than a 90 degree angle.
  14. Space and all the matter and energy in it
  15. the part of a shadow during an eclipse where the light is partially blocked
Down
  1. Phases The changing appearances of the Moon as seen from Earth due to the position of the Earth, Sun, and Moon.
  2. Planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
  3. Any natural or artificial object that revolves around another object
  4. the physical universe beyond the earth's atmosphere
  5. A mixture of gases that surrounds a planet or moon.
  6. Energy Energy released by the Sun which heats the Earth
  7. The days during the year when there is an equal amount of day and night across the globe.
  8. The spinning motion of a planet on its axis
  9. A typical star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system.
  10. The amount of matter in an object.
  11. The days during the year when there is the most/least amount of daylight.
  12. The partial or total blocking of one object in space by another
  13. 3rd planet from the sun
  14. Energy Heat energy
  15. the darkest part of a shadow during an eclipse

30 Clues: Energy Heat energy • 3rd planet from the sun • The amount of matter in an object. • An elongated circle, or oval shape. • Planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars • Planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune • Space and all the matter and energy in it • The spinning motion of a planet on its axis • the darkest part of a shadow during an eclipse • ...

SCI 5.9A: Rotation & Revolution 2025-01-22

SCI 5.9A: Rotation & Revolution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a synonym of 12:00PM or noon
  2. The Earth revolves around the ___
  3. imaginary line that Earth rotates on
  4. 24 hours = __ day
  5. the approximate number of hours from sunrise to sunset
  6. Earth's ___ causes the 4 seasons
  7. something that seems to be true but isn't
  8. the sun sets in the ___
  9. Moon ____ are a result of Earth's rotation
  10. The ___ revolves around the Earth
Down
  1. Earth's ___ causes day-night cycle
  2. a synonym of the word revolve
  3. The Earth rotates and revolves around the Sun at the __ time
  4. 365 days = one ___
  5. The direction a shadow is cast in relation to the Sun
  6. another way to say 12:00AM
  7. Shadows are ____ at sunrise and sunset
  8. a synonym of the word rotate
  9. the sun rises in the ___
  10. Moon phases, the 4 seasons, and the day-night cycle are all examples of _____ on Earth

20 Clues: 24 hours = __ day • 365 days = one ___ • the sun sets in the ___ • the sun rises in the ___ • another way to say 12:00AM • a synonym of 12:00PM or noon • a synonym of the word rotate • a synonym of the word revolve • Earth's ___ causes the 4 seasons • The Earth revolves around the ___ • The ___ revolves around the Earth • Earth's ___ causes day-night cycle • ...

Earth Moon and sun 2021-08-27

Earth Moon and sun crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the line on which an object rotates
  2. occurs at a first quarter and at a third quarter
  3. the bright streaks on the moon's surface
  4. the portion of the moon or a planet reflecting light as seen from the earth
  5. the spin of an object around its axis
  6. when earth's rotation axis is tilted directly toward or away from the sun
  7. all you see is the part that is not lit on the moon
  8. large dark flat areas on the moon
  9. phases of the moon during which less of the moon's near side is lit each night
  10. the path an object follows as it moves around another object
  11. the central, darker part of a shadow where the light is totally blocked
  12. an occurrence during witch the moon moves into earth's shadow
  13. all the left half is shown
  14. occurs at a full moon and new moon
Down
  1. when Earth's rotation axis neither toward nor away from the sun
  2. holes in the moon where things have hit the moon
  3. mountains on the moon that have been eroded and were created from thins hitting the moon
  4. the periodic rise and fall of the ocean's surface caused by the gravitational force between earth and the moon and earth and the sun.
  5. the lighter part of a shadow where light is partially blocked
  6. the orbit of one object around another object
  7. all you see is the completely lit part of the moon
  8. the right half of the moon is shown
  9. phases of the moon during which more of the moon's near side is lit each night
  10. an occurrence during which the moon's shadow appears on the earth's surface

24 Clues: all the left half is shown • large dark flat areas on the moon • occurs at a full moon and new moon • the line on which an object rotates • the right half of the moon is shown • the spin of an object around its axis • the bright streaks on the moon's surface • the orbit of one object around another object • holes in the moon where things have hit the moon • ...

Origin of Modern Astronomy Vocabulary Practice 2022-05-10

Origin of Modern Astronomy Vocabulary Practice crossword puzzle
Across
  1. When the moon is farthest from the earth.
  2. When the moon is closest to the earth.
  3. The science that studies the universe.
  4. A change in the amount of moon that appears lit.
  5. Elongated streaks that radiate outward for hundreds of kilometers and are still visible.
  6. The motion of a body such as a planet or moon along its orbit around some point in space.
  7. A model showing earth and the other planets orbiting the sun.
  8. The turning or spinning of a body on its axis.
  9. The most obvious features of the lunar surface.
  10. The slight cone shaped movement of where earth's axis points.
  11. Occurs during full moon phases.
  12. Occurs during new moon phases.
Down
  1. An oval shaped path.
  2. This rather odd apparent motion actually results from the combination of the motion of earth and the planets own motion around the sun.
  3. When earth is the farthest from the sun.
  4. Earth was a sphere that stayed motionless at the center of the universe.
  5. When earth is closest to the sun.
  6. The path of an object as it goes around another object.
  7. Features on the moon that look alot like river valleys.
  8. The average distance between earth and the sun.

20 Clues: An oval shaped path. • Occurs during new moon phases. • Occurs during full moon phases. • When earth is closest to the sun. • When the moon is closest to the earth. • The science that studies the universe. • When earth is the farthest from the sun. • When the moon is farthest from the earth. • The turning or spinning of a body on its axis. • ...

Moon Phases Crossword 2020-03-01

Moon Phases Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. / getting smaller
  2. / the phase that occurs halfway between the full moon and new moon
  3. / the imaginary line that runs around the middle of a planet, halfway between the North and South Poles
  4. / the path one object takes to travel around another object
  5. Angle / the angle at which light passes through the atmosphere; measured from Earth's surface
  6. / a Moon shape that is larger than a first or third quarter Moon, but smaller than a full Moon
  7. / the shape of the Moon just after and just before the new moon phase
  8. / an imaginary line that a planet spins on
  9. / a day of the year when Earth's the North Pole is leaning either toward the Sun or away from the Sun
Down
  1. / the phase that occurs halfway between the full and new Moon
  2. / getting bigger
  3. / the path one object takes to travel around another object
  4. / The phase of the moon that occurs when the Moon is in the direction of the Sun as seen from Earth
  5. / the reference star pointed to by Earth's the North Pole
  6. / the distance measured on Earth's surface east or west of the prime meridian
  7. / a day of the year when the Sun's rays shine straight down on the equator
  8. / the angular distance north or south from Earth's equator
  9. / a period of the year identified by changes in hours of daylight and weather

18 Clues: / getting bigger • / getting smaller • / an imaginary line that a planet spins on • / the reference star pointed to by Earth's the North Pole • / the angular distance north or south from Earth's equator • / the path one object takes to travel around another object • / the path one object takes to travel around another object • ...

Earth's Motion Vocabulary 2023-12-04

Earth's Motion Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The moon phase between the new moon and the first quarter when the moon is getting smaller.
  2. The moon phase is a half way between the new moon and the half moon.
  3. The entire lit side of the moon can be seen.
  4. A complete spin on an axis.
  5. The moon phases between full moon and half moon when the moon is getting smaller.
Down
  1. The moon phase between the new moon and the first quarter when the moon is getting bigger.
  2. The lit side of the moon cannot be seen from Earth.
  3. The path an object takes as it travels around another object
  4. One complete trip around an object in a circular or nearly circular path
  5. The moon phase is a half way between the half moon and the full moon.
  6. The apparent shapes of the moon in the sky
  7. The moon phases between full moon and half moon when the moon is getting bigger.

12 Clues: A complete spin on an axis. • The apparent shapes of the moon in the sky • The entire lit side of the moon can be seen. • The lit side of the moon cannot be seen from Earth. • The path an object takes as it travels around another object • The moon phase is a half way between the new moon and the half moon. • ...

Unit 7 Investigating Tides and Seasons 2025-03-03

Unit 7 Investigating Tides and Seasons crossword puzzle
Across
  1. when tides reaches its highest level
  2. water on the side of the Earth closest to the Moon is most strongly affected by the Moon’s gravitational pull
  3. when tides reaches its lowest level
  4. one quarter of a way through orbit, see half of the moon lighted, causes neap tide
  5. three quarters of the way through orbit, we see half of the moon lighted, causes neap tide
  6. phase of the moon as it revolves around the Earth, once every 27.3 days
Down
  1. force of attraction between all masses in the universe, especially the attraction of the Earth's mass for bodies near its surface
  2. to move around another object
  3. occurs at the full and new Moon phases; the Earth, Moon, and Sun are in alignment, pulling the water in the same direction
  4. see the entire moon lighted, appears bright and round, causes spring tide
  5. moon phases when its between the Earth and the Sun, moon cannot be seen due to the lighted half facing the Sun & its dark side facing Earth, causes spring tide
  6. occurs at the first and third (last) quarter Moon phases; the Sun is at a right angle to the Moon
  7. the rising and falling of the oceans due to the gravitational attraction of the Moon and Sun; usually occurs twice each day
  8. periods of the year with particular weather and temperature caused by the tilt of Earth on its axis and its revolution around the Sun

14 Clues: to move around another object • when tides reaches its lowest level • when tides reaches its highest level • phase of the moon as it revolves around the Earth, once every 27.3 days • see the entire moon lighted, appears bright and round, causes spring tide • one quarter of a way through orbit, see half of the moon lighted, causes neap tide • ...

space and fossils 2024-10-25

space and fossils crossword puzzle
Across
  1. layers and maybe an age gap
  2. cold and snowy weather
  3. leaves changing colors
  4. moon behind earth
  5. the dark side of the moon
  6. waxing and waning
  7. going around something
  8. rocky and small
  9. gassy and large
  10. rain and flowers blooming
Down
  1. buried underground
  2. spinning on its axis
  3. the light side of the moon
  4. hot and sticky weather
  5. between the earth and the sun
  6. phases different shapes on the moon
  7. pulling you in and down

17 Clues: rocky and small • gassy and large • moon behind earth • waxing and waning • buried underground • spinning on its axis • cold and snowy weather • leaves changing colors • hot and sticky weather • going around something • pulling you in and down • the dark side of the moon • rain and flowers blooming • the light side of the moon • layers and maybe an age gap • between the earth and the sun • ...

Astronomy Crossword Lab 2023-11-20

Astronomy Crossword Lab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Something that is in a solar system and sometimes has its own moon.
  2. When the moon is going through different stages.
  3. When something is pulling or pushing on another thing.
  4. Our sun
  5. is Something that a planet sometimes has that revolves around the planet.
Down
  1. When something is not perfectly vertical or horizontal but it is diagonal.
  2. SEM
  3. When something is revolving around another thing.
  4. SME
  5. When in the moon phases, the moon loses light during the night.
  6. When in the moon phases, the moon is gaining light during the night.

11 Clues: SEM • SME • Our sun • When the moon is going through different stages. • When something is revolving around another thing. • When something is pulling or pushing on another thing. • When in the moon phases, the moon loses light during the night. • Something that is in a solar system and sometimes has its own moon. • ...

Moon Phases 2022-04-07

Moon Phases crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the second moon phase towards a new moon
  2. the last moon phase
  3. the first phase towards the new moon
  4. a force that tries to pull two objects together
  5. the phase of the moon when you cannot see it
  6. the spinning of an object
Down
  1. the second moon phase towards the full moon
  2. the first phase of the moon thats visible
  3. the phase when the moon is full viewable
  4. the movement of an object around another
  5. the moon phase between a half and full

11 Clues: the last moon phase • the spinning of an object • the first phase towards the new moon • the moon phase between a half and full • the phase when the moon is full viewable • the second moon phase towards a new moon • the movement of an object around another • the first phase of the moon thats visible • the second moon phase towards the full moon • ...

Earth, sun moon revision crossword 2019-10-27

Earth, sun moon revision crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the star that orbits our planet.
  2. the thing that keeps us on the ground.
  3. an imaginary line that goes from the north to south pole.
  4. a massive star in space that is very hot and produces light.
  5. the phase of the moon in which its whole disc is illuminated.
  6. the phase of the moon when it first appears as a slender crescent, shortly after its conjunction with the sun.
  7. when the planet we live on does a rotation around the sun.
  8. an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon.
  9. each of the four divisions of the year and are caused by the earth's tilt.
  10. the phases of the moon when they are getting smaller is ------
  11. there are twelve of them in a year.
Down
  1. the curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft around a star, planet, or moon.
  2. the curved sickle shape of the waxing or waning moon.
  3. the moon having the illuminated part greater than a semicircle and less than a circle.
  4. an eclipse in which the moon appears darkened as it passes into the earth's shadow.
  5. the lean that our planet is on is called -------
  6. the phase of the moon when only half its illuminated surface is visible from the earth; the first or lastquarter
  7. the phases of the moon that are getting bigger.

18 Clues: the star that orbits our planet. • there are twelve of them in a year. • the thing that keeps us on the ground. • the phases of the moon that are getting bigger. • the lean that our planet is on is called ------- • an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon. • the curved sickle shape of the waxing or waning moon. • ...

Earth and Space 2023-03-29

Earth and Space crossword puzzle
Across
  1. when moon or earth are in a dark shadow
  2. second largest asteroid
  3. shrinking
  4. a moon that is between half and a full moon
  5. orbits neptune where comets are found
  6. Ceres the largest asteroid
  7. orbits Saturn and fully made up of nitrogen gas
  8. small rocky structures that have no air and no atmosphere
  9. cycle any phenomena related to the moon is described as 'lunar'
Down
  1. dirty snowballs
  2. the largest moon type
  3. when the moon or earth is in partial darkness
  4. second brightest object in our sky after the sun
  5. growing
  6. number of phases in the moon
  7. forces pull on gravity
  8. type of moon that is frozen
  9. most violently volcanic moon

18 Clues: growing • shrinking • dirty snowballs • the largest moon type • forces pull on gravity • second largest asteroid • Ceres the largest asteroid • type of moon that is frozen • number of phases in the moon • most violently volcanic moon • orbits neptune where comets are found • when moon or earth are in a dark shadow • a moon that is between half and a full moon • ...

our solar system 2021-01-11

our solar system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ______ is not considered a planet.
  2. When the southern hemisphere is having winter the northern hemisphere is having ______.
  3. _______is different on different planets.
  4. A__ is 23 hours and 56 minutes.
  5. You can tell time by looking at your ______.
  6. The sun's inner core is 27 _______ degrees Fahrenheit.
  7. There are ______ planets in our solar system.
  8. The _______ depend on the angle of the side of the earth facing the sun.
  9. The sun is a ____ but looks bigger because it is closer to earth.
  10. Day and night are caused by the earth's _____.
Down
  1. Which planet has 57 moons?
  2. What is the name of our galaxy?
  3. What is the Groton middle school mascot?
  4. What season is your shadow longest?
  5. What keeps the earth from flying into space?
  6. There are _____ moon phases.
  7. Some countries near the equator have mild ___ and are mostly just hot all year round.
  8. The moon phases cycle from full moon to full moon is around a _____
  9. What planet, star or moon is around 8 light minutes from the earth?

19 Clues: Which planet has 57 moons? • There are _____ moon phases. • What is the name of our galaxy? • A__ is 23 hours and 56 minutes. • ______ is not considered a planet. • What season is your shadow longest? • What is the Groton middle school mascot? • _______is different on different planets. • What keeps the earth from flying into space? • ...

FALL SEMESTER ASSESSMENT 2021-12-11

FALL SEMESTER ASSESSMENT crossword puzzle
Across
  1. layers of space
  2. studiers of space
  3. planet's home
  4. move in a circle
  5. side u shaped moon
  6. corona
  7. info. collector
  8. how we see space
  9. covering of moon
  10. how we don't float
  11. moon 100% of moon showing
  12. covering of moon or sun
  13. home in space
  14. outer part of sun
  15. giant rock in space
  16. moon getting smaller
  17. between moon cycles
  18. how we explore space
Down
  1. exploring space
  2. space
  3. inner shadow of sun
  4. covering of sun
  5. cause of day and night
  6. rotate with path
  7. pluto
  8. bodies any object in space
  9. giant ball of fire
  10. beggining of moon phases
  11. explorer of space
  12. path of planet

30 Clues: space • pluto • corona • planet's home • home in space • path of planet • exploring space • layers of space • covering of sun • info. collector • move in a circle • rotate with path • how we see space • covering of moon • studiers of space • explorer of space • outer part of sun • side u shaped moon • how we don't float • giant ball of fire • inner shadow of sun • giant rock in space • between moon cycles • ...

Tides 2023-10-27

Tides crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Higher high tides and Lower low tides = _____ tidal range.
  2. Occurs when the earth, Moon, and Sun are at right angles and the tidal range is the lowest.
  3. Tides affect this water activity.
  4. Difference in height between high and low tide.
  5. Besides the moon what other force contributes to Tides.
  6. People must watch what before parking boats.
  7. Type of tide occurring at the full and New Moon Phases
Down
  1. Tides are caused by this.
  2. Occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are all aligned and the tidal range is the largest.
  3. The moons gravity causes oceans to bulge _______ the moon.
  4. How many types of high and Low occur each day?
  5. Lower high tides and higher low tides = _____ tidal range.
  6. The periodic rise and fall of sea level.
  7. Type of tide occurring at the 1st and 3rd Quarter Moon Phases.
  8. The moons gravity ____ on ocean water

15 Clues: Tides are caused by this. • Tides affect this water activity. • The moons gravity ____ on ocean water • The periodic rise and fall of sea level. • People must watch what before parking boats. • How many types of high and Low occur each day? • Difference in height between high and low tide. • Type of tide occurring at the full and New Moon Phases • ...

Moon Phases 2020-05-28

Moon Phases crossword puzzle
Across
  1. One half of the moon (facing Earth) appears to be illuminated
  2. the phase of the moon in which its whole disk is illuminated
  3. The force of attraction between any two objects in the universe
  4. Less than half of the moon is fully illuminated
  5. More than half, but less than fully illuminated
  6. One of the different shapes of the moon as seen from Earth
Down
  1. The illuminated part of the moon is getting bigger
  2. The regular rise and fall of the level of water in the ocean
  3. The illuminated part of the moon is getting smaller
  4. the phase of the moon when it is in conjunction with the sun and invisible from earth
  5. The partial or total blocking of one object by another

11 Clues: Less than half of the moon is fully illuminated • More than half, but less than fully illuminated • The illuminated part of the moon is getting bigger • The illuminated part of the moon is getting smaller • The partial or total blocking of one object by another • One of the different shapes of the moon as seen from Earth • ...

Moon phases 2025-05-06

Moon phases crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the planet on which we live
  2. any moon phase where the illuminated portion of the visible surface is decreasing in size, occurring between the full moon and the new moon
  3. he phases of the moon where less than half of its visible surface is illuminated, appearing as a thin, curved shape
  4. the large round object that circles the Earth and that shines at night by reflecting light from the sun.
  5. a phase of the moon where more than half of the illuminated disk is visible, but it's not fully illuminated
  6. the orbit
Down
  1. an obscuring of the light from one celestial body by the passage of another between it and the observer or between it and its source of illumination.
  2. occurs when the Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the Moon.
  3. occurs halfway between a new moon and full moon.
  4. any phase of the moon during the lunar cycle between the new moon and the full moon
  5. occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, casting a shadow on the Earth and obscuring the Sun's light

11 Clues: the orbit • the planet on which we live • occurs halfway between a new moon and full moon. • any phase of the moon during the lunar cycle between the new moon and the full moon • the large round object that circles the Earth and that shines at night by reflecting light from the sun. • ...

Moon Vocabulary 2023-03-20

Moon Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. movement of an object around another object
  2. Decreasing
  3. first half moon
  4. shadow of the moon
  5. second half moon
  6. Growing
Down
  1. the banana like moon
  2. the moon phases
  3. the highest point of a tide
  4. fully white moon
  5. the lowest point of a tide
  6. spinning of an object
  7. the not-so-quite full moon

13 Clues: Growing • Decreasing • the moon phases • first half moon • fully white moon • second half moon • shadow of the moon • the banana like moon • spinning of an object • the lowest point of a tide • the not-so-quite full moon • the highest point of a tide • movement of an object around another object