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MunchyBubbles · 09-25-2018, 04:06 AM

Kalen watched as the answers came in quickly and he nodded to every student as they gave their answer, and as each person’s answer came in, he would wave his wand and what they said would appear written in gold letters in the air. He wouldn’t be giving direct answers to what everyone said. But he wanted to see if anyone would mention what the lesson would be on.

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Originally Posted by Students Answers

The moon controls the tides,- Skylar
" The moon is the Earth's only permanent natural satellite Sir." - Stella
“It’s really just a big rock and it looks so bright because the light from the sun reflects onto it.” -Maxton
"The moon goes through phases of visibility throughout the month, known as waxing and waning, which is caused by the position of the earth, relative to the sun."-Natasha
"Turns out, the moon is just REALLY big. Which is why people everywhere see the same moon, no matter where they're standing."- Zoryn
"All those holes we see on the moon are craters created on impact by asteroids that hit the surface," - Nettie
”The earth only has one moon, other planets have many moons.””-Juniper
"It takes the moon roughly 27 days to orbit Earth once, Professor"- Dorian
"Well...the moon is NOT made out of cheese."- Thadius
"People say that the moon has quakes because of the, uh, the pull from the Earth? Something to do with gravity?" He didn't really remember WHY. "But they're called moonquakes!”- Lucas
"Its orbit around earth is not circular, but more of an oval, which is why the moon sometimes looks a lot bigger or smaller than other times."-Natalie
“Sir, the moon is the fifth largest moon in our Solar System. Although, there are hundreds of moons altogether”. - Ewan
"Professor, the moon has a different gravitational force than that of the earth, so on the moon you would seem lighter because there's not as much gravity pushing down on you.”- Kaitlynn
"It... well, it plays a big part in werewolves' conditions. I don't really know why other than because magic. But, yeah, when it's full..." - Abra
"The Moon holds influence over many creatures, specifically a full moon. Mooncalves only comes out of their burrows during it to perform their mating dance..." And his eyes naturally went to look for Natalie after saying this. "...it can also induce the hatching of basilisk eggs and witches and wizards infected with lycanthropy transform into werewolves when exposed to it...like Ab-----ra mentioned just now."- Derf
"Fun fact: If we're on Earth, we'll only ever be able to see the same surface of the moon because the moon orbits in the same direction as Earth. It has a synchronous rotation. So if you want to see the so called "dark side of the moon", you'll have to get into a spacecraft to see it." - Chase
"It impacts when and how potions are brewed, and it has a huge impact on Divination. So there's definite magical influence, in addition to gravitational."- Chloe
"The full moon specifically has been linked to the changing of werewolves. Several other creatures have also been known to take their cues from the moon."- Jessa
“Once someone told me that the moon is the same size anywhere in the world.” he looked at his notes quickly, “but I’m pretty sure that can’t be true.”- Patrick
"The moon is moving away from earth. I think at about 4 cm a year? I can't remember exactly, but yeah... it's drifting away from earth.- Madison
"There's earthquakes, well I guess they'd actually be called moonquakes on the moon. They've actually been measured by seismometers left there by the Apollo moon missions.- sterling
"Fluxweed can be used in a Polyjuice potion if it's picked during a full moon."- Hanna
"Professor, the Moon has no Atmosphere. So, like Nettie said before. There are a lot of craters on the moon from asteroids. That's because the Moon doesn't have an atmosphere like we do to protect it from them."-Mark
The way the moon rotates, it means we only ever see one side of it, that's why there's a dark side, like in the Muggle song." - Lizzie
“Its roughly 28 days from New to Full to New Moons. The cycle repeats every month for most cultures who still follow the lunar calendar." - Nathan

He nodded as it looked like everyone who would answer did. “Before I continue with the lesson, if anyone is uncomfortable with the beverages I have provided, especially the prefects, they can leave. No one is keeping you here and the homework assignment will be on the bulletin board outside my office as usual.” He said as he eyed Jessa, Derf, Abra, Daisy, Destiny and Maxton. “If you guys need to go due to “rule breaking, or for the sake of your badges and your notebooks.. feel free.”

He waited for a beat and then turned to the rest of the class.

“You all did amazingly well, and have some great knowledge about the moon. Several of you mentioned how it affects magical plants for potions, as well as magical creatures such as werewolves and mooncalves, and then we have the basic answers as well, it controls the tides, has no atmosphere, has impact craters from the asteroids that has impacted it, not to mention the moonquakes, the drifting away as well as the moon being the same size wherever you look.” He said with a smile. “All of those answers are good and if I was teaching a lesson on the moon, I’d practically have my lesson done for me. ” He said as he took a sip of his tea and looked around.

“The Moon as you can see, does so many amazing things, however something happens to the moon, that none of you mentioned. Something that will start soon enough actually.” He said as he glanced up again and smiled as he saw the edge of the moon start to darken just a bit.

It was right on schedule, and he checked his watch again.

“Tonight we will be seeing an Eclipse. Does anyone know what that is? Can anyone tell me anything about Eclipses?” He asked as he looked around with a smile.

OOC: The question is easy, what do they know about Eclipses! Just one fact each please! I’ll be moving on in about 36 hours or so.

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Text Cut: Answers Quote: Originally Posted by Students Answers The moon controls the tides,- Skylar " The moon is the Earth's only permanent natural satellite Sir." - Stella “It’s really just a big rock and it looks so bright because the light from the sun reflects onto it.” -Maxton "The moon goes through phases of visibility throughout the month, known as waxing and waning, which is caused by the position of the earth, relative to the sun."-Natasha "Turns out, the moon is just REALLY big. Which is why people everywhere see the same moon, no matter where they're standing."- Zoryn "All those holes we see on the moon are craters created on impact by asteroids that hit the surface," - Nettie ”The earth only has one moon, other planets have many moons.””-Juniper "It takes the moon roughly 27 days to orbit Earth once, Professor"- Dorian "Well...the moon is NOT made out of cheese."- Thadius "People say that the moon has quakes because of the, uh, the pull from the Earth? Something to do with gravity?" He didn't really remember WHY. "But they're called moonquakes!”- Lucas "Its orbit around earth is not circular, but more of an oval, which is why the moon sometimes looks a lot bigger or smaller than other times."-Natalie “Sir, the moon is the fifth largest moon in our Solar System. Although, there are hundreds of moons altogether”. - Ewan "Professor, the moon has a different gravitational force than that of the earth, so on the moon you would seem lighter because there's not as much gravity pushing down on you.”- Kaitlynn "It... well, it plays a big part in werewolves' conditions. I don't really know why other than because magic. But, yeah, when it's full..." - Abra "The Moon holds influence over many creatures, specifically a full moon. Mooncalves only comes out of their burrows during it to perform their mating dance..." And his eyes naturally went to look for Natalie after saying this. "...it can also induce the hatching of basilisk eggs and witches and wizards infected with lycanthropy transform into werewolves when exposed to it...like Ab-----ra mentioned just now."- Derf "Fun fact: If we're on Earth, we'll only ever be able to see the same surface of the moon because the moon orbits in the same direction as Earth. It has a synchronous rotation. So if you want to see the so called "dark side of the moon", you'll have to get into a spacecraft to see it." - Chase "It impacts when and how potions are brewed, and it has a huge impact on Divination. So there's definite magical influence, in addition to gravitational."- Chloe "The full moon specifically has been linked to the changing of werewolves. Several other creatures have also been known to take their cues from the moon."- Jessa “Once someone told me that the moon is the same size anywhere in the world.” he looked at his notes quickly, “but I’m pretty sure that can’t be true.”- Patrick "The moon is moving away from earth. I think at about 4 cm a year? I can't remember exactly, but yeah... it's drifting away from earth.- Madison "There's earthquakes, well I guess they'd actually be called moonquakes on the moon. They've actually been measured by seismometers left there by the Apollo moon missions.- sterling "Fluxweed can be used in a Polyjuice potion if it's picked during a full moon."- Hanna "Professor, the Moon has no Atmosphere. So, like Nettie said before. There are a lot of craters on the moon from asteroids. That's because the Moon doesn't have an atmosphere like we do to protect it from them."-Mark The way the moon rotates, it means we only ever see one side of it, that's why there's a dark side, like in the Muggle song." - Lizzie “Its roughly 28 days from New to Full to New Moons. The cycle repeats every month for most cultures who still follow the lunar calendar." - Nathan He nodded as it looked like everyone who would answer did. “Before I continue with the lesson, if anyone is uncomfortable with the beverages I have provided, especially the prefects, they can leave. No one is keeping you here and the homework assignment will be on the bulletin board outside my office as usual.” He said as he eyed Jessa, Derf, Abra, Daisy, Destiny and Maxton. “If you guys need to go due to “rule breaking, or for the sake of your badges and your notebooks.. feel free.” He waited for a beat and then turned to the rest of the class. “You all did amazingly well, and have some great knowledge about the moon. Several of you mentioned how it affects magical plants for potions, as well as magical creatures such as werewolves and mooncalves, and then we have the basic answers as well, it controls the tides, has no atmosphere, has impact craters from the asteroids that has impacted it, not to mention the moonquakes, the drifting away as well as the moon being the same size wherever you look.” He said with a smile. “All of those answers are good and if I was teaching a lesson on the moon, I’d practically have my lesson done for me. ” He said as he took a sip of his tea and looked around. “The Moon as you can see, does so many amazing things, however something happens to the moon, that none of you mentioned. Something that will start soon enough actually.” He said as he glanced up again and smiled as he saw the edge of the moon start to darken just a bit. It was right on schedule, and he checked his watch again. “Tonight we will be seeing an Eclipse. Does anyone know what that is? Can anyone tell me anything about Eclipses?” He asked as he looked around with a smile. OOC: The question is easy, what do they know about Eclipses! Just one fact each please! I’ll be moving on in about 36 hours or so.