science eq: why does the moon change shape each night? do now: 4-12
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Science EQ: Why does the moon change shape each night? Do Now: 4-12. LG: Understand the relative position between the earth, moon, and sun. HW: CRCT Review on line – link on blog **Q: The tilt of the Earth on its axis as it revolves around the sun causes the ___________. Today: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Science EQ: Why does the moon change shape each night?
Do Now: 4-12LG: Understand the relative position between the
earth, moon, and sun.HW: CRCT Review on line – link on blog**Q: The tilt of the Earth on its axis as it revolves
around the sun causes the ___________.
Today:~ moon phase power point w/notes
Moon Phases and Eclipses
This photo shows an “Earth Rise” taken from the Apollo 8 spacecraft as it orbited the moon.
Motions of the Moon• It takes the moon
27.3 days to rotate once.
• It takes the moon 27.3 days to revolve once around Earth.
Therefore, THE SAME SIDE OF THE MOON ALWAYS FACES EARTH!
Intro Video
Phases of the Moon
• The positions of the moon, Earth, and sun cause the phases of the moon, eclipses, and tides.
• The phase of the moon you see depends on how much of the sunlit side of the moon faces Earth.
• Waxing = GAINING light• Waning = LOSING light
Video Time!!! Listen Carefully!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What it looks like from earth
What it looks like
from space
View From Space
View from EARTH!
Phases of the Moon(What we see from Earth)
1. New Moon 5. Full Moon
2. Waxing Crescent 6. Waning Gibbous
3. 1st Quarter 7. 3rd Quarter
4. Waxing Gibbous 8. Waning Crescent
Solar Eclipses• The moon comes between Earth and the
sun. The moon casts a shadow on the Earth.
• Only the people within the moon’s small shadow will be able to see the eclipse.
Warning! Don’t look directly at a solar eclipse!!
Lunar Eclipses
• The Earth comes between the moon and the sun. Earth’s shadow covers the moon.
• All people in the nighttime hour will see the eclipse.
You can watch this one safely with your own eyes!
Eclipse Video!!!