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new Moon, waning crescent, first quarter, full Moon
The Sun's apparent path across our sky against the background stars (which would be seen if the sunlit sky were not light) is known as the
1) Which of the following is the correct sequence of appearances of Moon phases in the sky? A) waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full Moon B) new Moon, full Moon, waxing crescent, waning crescent C) full Moon, waxing gibbous, third quarter, waning crescent D)new Moon, waning crescent, first quarter, full Moon
question 2) During a particular solar eclipse (when the Moon and Sun are precisely in line), the eclipse can be either total (Sun completely covered) or annular (Sun not quite covered) when viewed from the eclipse centerline because A) the Moon has deep valleys on its surface. B) the Moon's orbit is inclined at several degrees to that of Earth. C) the Moon's distance from Earth varies from eclipse to eclipse. D) of the time of day at the viewing site; annular eclipses always occur in early mornings and early evenings. question 3)The Sun's apparent path across our sky against the background stars (which would be seen if the sunlit sky were not light) is known as the
A) celestial meridian. B) celestial equator. C) great circle. D) ecliptic.Explanation / Answer
1 A
2 C
3 D
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