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WHAT IF THERE WAS NO MOON?
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HOW WAS THE MOON FORMED? CAPTURE THEORY: Why is moon so similar in elements as Earth? How did moon slow down for Earth to capture it? SIMULTANEOUS FORMATION: Why doesn’t moon have water and life? IMPACT THEORY: Explosion of impact evaporates all water.
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CAN YOU NAME THE PHASES OF THE MOON?
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HOW DOES THE MOON CONTROL OUR TIDES?
High Tide: occurs on side of earth where the moon is located and the opposite side (twice a day) Low Tide: occurs where the moon is not located and opposite side (twice a day) Spring Tide: Earth, sun and moon are aligned Neap Tide: Earth, sun and moon are at 90 degree angles
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WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A LUNAR AND SOLAR ECLIPSE?
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WHY DON’T WE HAVE AN ECLIPSE EVERY MONTH?
Penumbra: Lighter part of shadow Umbra: Darker part of shadow
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