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Earth, Sun, Moon System Crossword

Across
Spring equinox
Autumnal equinox
The tidal ______ is the difference between the levels of highest and lowest tides
During a solar eclipse the _____ casts a shadow
The darkest part of the shadow during an eclipse
Halfway between full moon and new moon
Direction of Earth's rotation
Has rather stable daytime temperature throughout the year
The Northern Hemisphere is tilted ______ the sun during a summer solstice.
Winter solstice
Maximal tide
Force that pulls other objects with mass towards themselves
The Northern Hemisphere is tilted _____ from the sun during a winter solstice.
This eclipse blocks the moon
One of Earth's rotations takes about one _____.
Minimal tide
Illuminated area of moon decreasing
Down
The completion of the lunar phases takes about 1 ______.
During a lunar eclipse the ______ casts a shadow
Earth's ________ causes us to experience seasons.
The lighter portion of the shadow during an eclipse
Halfway between new moon and full moon
When one object in space casts shadow on another
Daily changes in level of ocean water
Earth's ________ causes us to experience day and night.
When Earth's axis is tilted towards or away from the sun this seasonal even occurs.
Portion of moon visible during 1st and 3rd quarter phases
When sunlight shines equally over the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
This eclipse obstructs/blocks the sun
Illuminated area of moon increasing
Summer solstice
One revolution of Earth around the sun takes about one _____.