Moon
What planet our moon rotates around
A spinning motion of an object around its axis
Rotation
Giant hot star at the center of the solar system which all the solar systems orbit
The Sun
Someone who studies stars, planets, and galaxies
Astronomer
What direction does the Sun rise and set
The Lunar Cycle
When a planet or moon travels around the body its orbiting one time
Revolution
A time in the morning when the Sun appears over the horizon in the East
Sunrise
Opaque
New moon
How many days is the lunar cycle
28 days (4 weeks)
The imaginary line which the Earth rotates around
Axis
Sunset
The dark area behind an object that blocks light
Shadow
The shape of the moon when it appears to be larger than a quarter but not yet full
Gibbous Moon
When the moon appears to be getting bigger
Waxing Moon
How long does it take the Earth to complete one rotation?
24 hours, or 1 day
The time of day the Sun reaches its highest point in the sky
A time of year that brings predictable weather conditions to a region of Earth
Season
Reflected sunlight
When the moon appears to be getting smaller
Waning Moon
Why the Earth experiences seasons
The Earth has a tilted axis, so the Northern and Southern hemisphere change, depending on how tilted towards the Sun they are.
Which direction will your shadow be in if you stand outside at 9:00 am on a sunny day?
Shadow will be towards the West.
When it is Noon (12 pm) will a shadow be short or long?
Short
What is Mrs. Prothero's favorite food?
Sushi or street tacos