Solar System 2

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Across
  1. 6. Eclipse, An eclipse where the moon passes directly between the earth and sun
  2. 7. The lighter portion of the shadow
  3. 8. A celestial body orbiting the earth or another planet
  4. 10. When an object in space comes between the sun and a third object it casts a shadow on that object
  5. 13. The shape of the illuminated portion of the Moon as seen by an observer on Earth
  6. 14. Tides, A tide when there is the least difference between high and low water
  7. 15. Eclipse, An eclipse where the moon passes into the Earth’s shadow
Down
  1. 1. The alternate rising and falling of the sea due to the attraction of the moon and sun
  2. 2. The darkest portion of the shadow
  3. 3. A large round pit caused by the impact of a meteoroid
  4. 4. When the moon appears to get smaller
  5. 5. When the moon appears to get larger
  6. 9. Satellite, An artificial body placed in orbit in order to collect information or for communication
  7. 11. Ring Theory, A planet-sized object collided with Earth and a piece formed the moon
  8. 12. Tides, A tide that occurs when the difference between high and low tide is greatest