1. Review: Lunar Motion Review Questions Sept 15, 2010

2. Question 1 The moon is on the equator (a) never (b) always (c) always from observer on earth’s equator (d) twice a month (e) twice a day 2

3. Question 2 Which constellation will the moon never pass through? (a) Taurus (b) Scorpio (c) Aquarius (d) Ursa Major (e) Leo 3

4. Question 3 For a total solar eclipse the moon must be (a) new (b) at perigee (c) near a lunar node (d) all of these (e) none of these 4

5. Question 4 For a high tide the moon must be (a) new (b) at perigee (c) near a lunar node (d) transiting (e) none of these 5 It MIGHT be transiting overhead, but it could be underneath the earth (“lower culmination”)

6. Question 5 The time between full moons is the ____ month (a) sidereal (b) synodic (c) draconic (d) anomalistic (e) tropical 6