Moon Phases
When is the moon completely dark
New Moon
What the side of Earth experiences when it is facing the sun, the time between sunrise and sunset on Earth
day
All of the Gas Giants have
rings
How long does it take Earth to orbit the Sun?
24 hours
A star that is the center of our solar system that provides Earth with energy
sun
Which moon is completely lit
Full Moon
At what time of day are shadows the shortest?
Noon- 12 PM
What planet is called the “Red Planet” because of its soil
Mars
When does New York receive the greatest amount of daylight?
Summer
When the sun is rising in New York, what is happening on the opposite side of the world?
night- it is setting
Is a waxing moon getting bigger or smaller?
getting bigger
When are shadows the longest?
Sunrise and sunset
Which of the following is NOT a terrestrial planet?
Mars
Mercury
Venus
Jupiter
Jupiter
When does New York receive the least amount of daylight?
Winter
True/ False: The Sun circles Earth once every day.
false
An orange colored eclipse of the moon is called
Solar Eclipse
How do shadows change throughout the day?
Length and direction
Which of the following is NOT a gas giant planet?
Uranus
Saturn
Venus
Jupiter
Venus
What the side of Earth experiences when it is not facing the sun, the time between sunset and sunrise on Earth
Night
What is the planet closest to the sun?
Mercury
A waning moon is getting smaller or larger?
getting smaller
In the morning, where do shadows always appear?
West
Beyond the Gas Giants is a disk-shaped zone full of icy objects called the
The Kuiper Belt
What the side of Earth experiences when it is facing the sun, the time between sunrise and sunset on Earth?
Day
What is the fourth planet from the sun?
Mars