How does moon's diameter compare with the distance between earth and the moon?

In a lunar eclipse, does the Moon enter the shadow of Earth from the east or west side? Explain.

Why is it difficult to construct a practical calendar based on the Moon’s cycle of phases?

If the Moon orbited Earth from North Pole to South Pole instead of near the ecliptic, would lunar and solar eclipses still occur? Would the moon phase still have to be full or new?

Name and define three major surface features of the Moon.

What are the relative positions of the Earth, the Sun, and the Moon during a lunar eclipse? During a solar eclipse?

What is the phase of the Moon during a total solar eclipse? During a total lunar eclipse?

How many degrees does the Moon move per day relative to the fixed stars? How many days does it take for the Moon to return to its original location relative to the fixed stars?

Make a list of each main phase of the Moon, describing roughly when the Moon rises and sets for each phase. During which phase can you see the Moon in the middle of the morning? In the middle of the afternoon?

Why don’t lunar eclipses happen during every full moon?