Moon Review Crossword

1. type of eclipse that occurs when the Earth is between the Moon and the Sun in a straight line
3. word that describes a moon that is gradually getting bigger
5. when the Earth, Moon and Sun form a straight line
7. mirror image of first quarter moon
8. word used to describe the oval shape of the moon as it passes through its various phases
10. word used to describe the rising and falling of Earth's ocean waters
12. phase of the moon that occurs between waxing crescent and waxing gibbous
13. moon phase where the moon appears completely dark/black
15. shape of the moon when less than half of it is visible
16. word that describes a moon that is gradually getting smaller

1. describes the oceans' water levels at their lowest point
2. The moon's ____________causes Earth's ocean tides
4. moon phase where the moon appears completely white
6. the moon orbits the Earth in the shape of an ___________
9. describes the oceans' water levels at their highest point
11. type of eclipse that occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun in a straight line
14. it takes approximately one month for the Moon to ___________ the Earth
15. the moon's surface is covered in _____________ caused by meteorites