Process that has multiple steps and repeats itself
Cyclic patterns
Imaginary line through Earth from the North Pole to the South Pole - this is the center of Earth’s rotation.
Axis
How long does it take for Earth to revolve around the sun once?
365 days/1 year
Where is the moon when you can see it during the day?
Day/light side of Earth
A star and the planets that revolve around it due to gravity.
Solar system
Which moon phase comes after third quarter?
Waning crescent
What is the name of the line that divides the dark & light side of the moon?
Terminator
How many days does the lunar cycle take?
29.5
What month is Earth closest to the sun?
January
Which moon phase can create a solar eclipse?
New Moon
Is the moon moving toward or away from the sun when it is waxing?
Away
Curved path as a satellite revolves around an object.
Orbit
How much of the moon is lit at any time?
Half
Four natural divisions of the year based on changes in temperature due to varying amount of sunlight received; caused by the tilt of the Earth
Season
How long does it take for Earth to rotate once?
24 hours/1 day
When the light on the moon appears to be growing it is:
waxing