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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 DAILY DOUBLEDOUBLE
About how long does it
take the moon to go
from position 2 to position
7 ?
18.4 days29.5÷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 21st
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 days386,000 ÷ 8,042 = 47.99 ÷ 24 = 2