The Moon

3. When the moon appears greater than a semi-circle but less than a full circle.
4. The period of the moon cycle when it is farther from Earth than normal.
7. A type of calendar based on the Moon’s rotation and orbital periods.
10. When the moon appears as half of its normal state.
11. Describes a celestial body’s path around a star, planet, or moon.
13. Describes a celestial object spinning.
14. When the high tides are higher than normal because the Sun, Moon, and Earth are lined up.
15. The moon that appears at the end of September or the beginning of October. Associated with the autumn equinox.

1. The partial shadow casted by Earth or the Moon over an area.
2. When our natural satellite is at its apogee (furthest point from Earth) it appears smaller than usual.
5. When a celestial body completely or partially blocks out light from a different celestial object.
6. When the Moon is between a new moon and full moon
8. The force that draws objects to its center.
9. The Greek goddess associated with the Moon. Apollo’s twin.
12. The sickled shape of the moon.
16. When the Moon completely blocks the Sun it’s called a ____ solar eclipse.