Earth Science Earth And Moon Phases
Earth ScienceEarth and the Phases of theMoonS4E2 Students will model the position and motion ofthe earth in the solar system and will explain the roleof relative position and motion in determiningsequence of the phases of the moon.By Ms. D’Angelo
Day and Night Cycle of the Earth In the early morning, the sun rises in the eastand in the evening sets in the west.The sun does not actually move.The sun appears to move because Earth isslowly spinning.It is this rotation of EARTH on its axis thatcauses the cycle of the day and night.As the Earth rotates, the Sun appears to rise,move across the sky, then set.As the Earth rotates on its axis, it revolvesaround the sun!!
Day and Night Cycle of the Earth Since Earth is a sphere, only one half of itreceives light and heat at a given time.When you have day time, it is night timeon the other side of the Earth.It takes 24 hours to spin around on its axisonce. This is called day.It takes earth 365 days to rotate aroundthe Sun. This is one year.
Day and Night Cycle of the Earth
Moon’s size relative to Earth
The Moon The Moon shines by reflected sunlight.The phases of the Moon are the result of varyingviewing angles throughout the month. A common misconception is that the phases of theMoon are caused by the shadow of the Earth.
Phases of the MoonPhasesNewWaxing CrescentFirst QuarterWaxing gibbousFull MoonWaning GibbousThird QuarterWaning Crescent
Orbit of the Moon The time it takes the Moon to go throughits phases period 29.5 days.Do you think that the moon revolvesaround the sun or the Earth?
Rotation of the Moon The Moon always presents the same facetowards Earth. Another common misconception is that thismeans that the Moon does not rotate.However, in order to keep the same facetoward Earth, the Moon must rotate onceevery orbit.The far side of the Moon is not dark, it getsjust as much sunlight as the near side.
Near Side of the Moon
Far Side of the Moon
Why do we have seasons? The Earth's seasons are caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis. The Earth's axis is tilted. This tilting is what gives us the fourseasons of the year - spring, summer, autumn (fall) and winter.Since the axis is tilted, different parts of the globe areoriented towards the Sun at different times of the year. Summer is warmer than winter (in each hemisphere) because theSun's rays hit the Earth at a more direct angle during summerthan during winter and also because the days are much longerthan the nights during the summer. During the winter, the Sun'srays hit the Earth at an extreme angle, and the days are veryshort. These effects are due to the tilt of the Earth's axis.
Why do we have seasons?
Why do we have seasons?
Size and order of the Planetsfrom the Sun http://www.kidsastronomy.com/solar system.htmhttp://www.kidsastronomy.com/the planets.htmWeight and age oneach planet
The Order of the Planets from theSun rfed Planet PlutoMyVeryEducatedMotherJustSatUponNinePlanets
Summary
Moon are caused by the shadow of the Earth. Phases of the Moon Waning Crescent Third Quarter Waning Gibbous Full Moon Waxing gibbous First Quarter Waxing Crescent New Phases. Orbit of the Moon The time it takes the Moon to go through its phases period
Moon Orbits the Earth The moon revolves (orbits) the Earth every 27.3 days and rotates on its axis every 27.3 days. This causes the same side of the moon to always face the earth. Phases of the moon: New moon – Waxing Crescent – 1st Quarter – waxing gibbous – Full moon – Waning gibbous – 3rd Quarter – Waning Crescent - New Moon
the moon and the sun, as the moon orbits the earth. If you'd like to examine the phases of the moon more closely, via computer software, you may be interested in this moon phases calendar software. Moon Phases Simplified It's probably easiest to understand the moon cycle in this order: new moon and full moon, first quarter and third
3. First Quarter Moon The moon is a quarter of its way around Earth. It is in its first quarter phase. 4. Waxing Gibbous Moon The moon is increasing in light between a first quarter moon and a full moon. 5. Full Moon Two weeks have passed since the new moon. We see th
When the Moon is at solar opposition, the entire hemi-sphere of the Moon facing the Earth is illuminated, revealing a full moon. As the Moon fades, it is deemed waning. The Moon rises at dawn during new moon and dusk during full moon, with the first quarter moon rising at midday and t
c. How does a waxing gibbous moon look different from a waning gibbous moon? 2. The cause of the moon's phases: a. Where does the moon get its light from? b. What proportion of the moon is illuminated at any time? c. What phase is the moon in when it lies between the Sun and Earth? Why? d. What phase is the moon
Moon’s Phases and Tides Moon Phases Half of the Moon is always lit up by the sun. As the Moon orbits the Earth, we see different parts of the lighted area. From Earth, the lit portion we see of the moon waxes (grows) and wanes (shrinks). The revolution of the Moon around the Earth makes the Moon look as if it is changing shape in the sky .
Phases of the Moon-Moon does not produce light, reflects light from the sun like a mirror-different shapes of the moon you see from Earth phases-phases are caused by the relative positions of the moon, Earth, and sun.-the phase of the moon you see depends on how much of the sunlit side of the moon faces Earth
Section 3: Exploring Earth's Moon Section 1: Earth Section 2: The Moon - Earth's Satellite. Chapter 23: The Sun-Earth-Moon System Section 1: Earth Grade 6 Earth Science . view at daybreak. Earth continues to spin, making it seem as if the Sun moves across the sky until it sets at night.
