Sun, Moon, Earth, and Eclipses
Across
- 2. The point where a celestial body is closest to the Sun
- 7. The point where a celestial body is farthest from the Sun
- 9. When the Moon is closest to the Earth
- 11. Element that makes up most of the Sun
- 12. Dark center portion of the shadow
- 15. Layer of loose dust and small rocks covering Moon
- 16. Where the Sun generates heat via thermonuclear reactions
- 19. Our longest or shortest days of the year
- 21. Outermost atmosphere of Sun that extends outward into space for millions of miles
Down
- 1. Moon phase during total lunar eclipse
- 3. Bright heavily cratered regions on the Moon
- 4. Moon phase during total solar eclipse
- 5. When the Moon is farthest from the Earth
- 6. Tide with greatest difference between high and low tide
- 8. The visible "surface" of the Sun
- 10. When there is nearly equal amounts of daylight and darkness
- 13. The ratio of light that a surface reflects
- 14. Moderate tides due to Moon and Sun pulling water in different direction
- 17. Bright streaks radiating from impact craters on the Moon
- 18. Lighter outer part of the shadow
- 20. Latin for Moon