Moon Phase Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Astronomy & Space has 15 clues. Answers range from 6 to 12 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
Marks beginning of Lunar Cycle, and illuminated side is facing away from us
Whole disk of this moon is illuminated , and occurs when in opposition to the sun
The Moon’s continuous orbit around the earth; lasts for one month
Light increases ; left side of the moon is dark
Light decreases; right side of the moon is dark
Moon appears darkened as it passes into earths shadow
To light up
Moon appears to be partly but less than one- half illuminated by direct sunlight
Half of the moon is lit
Moon appears to be more than one- half but not fully illuminated by direct sunlight
The changing appearances of the moon as seen from Earth
Force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth
Occurs during full or new moon; strong tides
Occurs during the moon’s quarter phases; weak tides
The movement of one object around a center it another object
