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100

Why do stars seem so small?

We are so far away

100
What phase can we not see the moon?

What phase can we see the entire moon?

New moon

Full Moon

100

What is it called when the moon if fully dark and starts the lunar cycle?

New moon

100

Polaris is also known as....?

The North star

200

Why do the stars move?

The Earth Spins (rotates)

200

How does the moon produce light?

It reflects light from the sun.

200

What is a cycle?

Something that goes around and is continual. 

200

If you follow Polaris, you will go ....

NORTH

300

Why is the sun so bright?

It is so close to us.

300

What do the earth and moon revolve around?

Earth=Sun

Moon=Earth

300

Describe what is occurring in this graphic.

The moon is light up slightly more each night by the sun until it reaches full moon. Then the moon loses light from the sun, causing a new moon to appear.

300

Some stars can be seen in the _____ and _________ hemisphere. 

North, and south

400

Do the stars disappear during the day and leave the sky?

No, they are still there, we just can not see them because of the sun.

400

Why does the moon phase change?

Our perspective from Earth shifts as the moon revolves around and we see more or less of the Illuminated side or dark side of the moon.

400

How is the Earth and moon similar?

The both rotate on their axis and they revolve around something.

400

Why is Polaris so bright?

It is made of 3 stars, one being a super giant star

500

Stars will shift in what direction each night?

West

500

How long does it take the moon to revolve around the Earth?

28 Days

500

Describe the phases of the moon from New moon to full moon and back to new moon.

The moon is dark and the light grows slowly. It then will be completely full and the light will lessen until it is gone again.

500

Why do some constellations appear different each season? 

The Earth revolves and rotates, giving us a new view of space.

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