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This celestial sphere was drawn in New York State. On what date was path D-G drawn? December 21st
Where was this diagram drawn, on what date(s), AND about what time of day? On the equator in the early afternoon of an equinox
The observer looked at his shadow at 8AM on this date. In what direction was he facing? Southwest
What was the latitude of the observer? 23 ½ degrees north The tropic of cancer?
North This diagram, showing the sun’s positions was drawn in Cheesequake, NJ. In what direction is shadow C pointing?
What phase is the moon in when it is at position C ? FULL
Which letter represents the waxing gibbous moon? Letter D
At which point in the moon’s orbit would it’s apparent diameter (as seen from Earth) be greatest? Location A
DAILY DOUBLE DAILY DOUBLE
About how long does it take the moon to go from position 2 to position 7 ? 18.4 days 29.5÷8 = 3.68 x 5 = 18.4
13.37 times (365 ÷ 27.3 = 13.37) In the time it takes for the Earth to go around the Sun once, how many times has the Moon rotated on it’s axis?
In which position could a lunar eclipse occur? Position C
What is the name of the darker, inner part of a shadow which causes an eclipse? The umbra
Fill in the blank spaces: During a solar eclipse the shadow of the _____ falls on the ______. The shadow of the MOON falls on the EARTH.
What name is given to the Sun’s atmosphere which becomes visible during a total solar eclipse? The corona
In this photo of a solar eclipse the moon appears too small to completely cover the sun. Explain why. An annular eclipse occurs when the moon is at it’s farthest point from the Earth. Because it is far it’s apparent diameter is too small to cover the sun.
What is the season in the northern hemisphere when the Earth is at position C Winter
What is the season in Albany NY as shown in the diagram? Summer
This celestial sphere diagram was made on the day with the greatest duration of insolation. On what date was it made? December 21 st
Which location is receiving the maximum duration of insolation on the date indicated by the diagram? Location A
Which location is receiving the greatest intensity of insolation on the date shown in the diagram? Location C
How many high tide are occurring on Earth at any one time? Two
What kind of tides tide are illustrated by the diagram? Neap tides
What kind of tides are illustrated by the diagram? Spring Tides
Which has a a greater effect on the Earth’s oceans (tides), the Sun or the Moon and explain why. The Moon has a greater effect. It is much closer than the Sun so the effect of it’s gravity is stronger.
Exactly how much time goes by from a high tide to the next low tide? 6 hours, 12 minutes and about 30 seconds. (6 hours 12 or 13 minutes is acceptable)
FINAL JEOPARDY ? Lunacy
You are on a rocket traveling from the Earth to the Moon at a speed of 8,042 km/hr. About how many days will your trip require? 2 days 386,000 ÷ 8,042 = ÷ 24 = 2