The Solar System Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Astronomy & Space has 17 clues. Answers range from 5 to 12 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

When an object in comes between the sun and a third object.
Cone shaped shadow of the Moon
Rise and fall of ocean water
Hardened lava rock on the moon
Large round pit on the moon
Different shapes of the moon
When a new moon blocks the sun
Tide with the least difference between consecutive high and low tides
Larger,less dark part of the moons shadow
Used to observe distant objects
Tide with greatest difference between consecutive high and low tides
Chunks of rock or dust from space
Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the moon
Galaxy containing our solar system
Mass that falls from outer space
Winter,spring,summer, and fall
To revolve around