Moon Phases Crossword Puzzle
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QUESTIONS LIST:
- penumbra : the lighter part of the shadow created by an eclipse.
- new : the first phase of the moon, it has no visible light.
- full : entire side of the moon is visible.
- waning : when a decreasing area of the moon is lighted.
- umbra : the darker part of the shadow created by an eclipse.
- moon : a satellite that revolves around earth.
- eclipse : when one object passes into the shadow of another object.
- waxing : when an increasing area of the moon is lighted.
