The Moon
Why can we see the Moon at night?
It reflects sunlight.
What gives the Sun its energy?
Nuclear fusion.
What is an eclipse?
One space object blocks another.
What is a dwarf planet?
A small planet that shares its orbit.
How big is the Moon compared to Earth?
About one-quarter the size.
What are sunspots?
Dark, cooler spots on the Sun.
What is a lunar eclipse?
Earth blocks sunlight from the Moon.
Where is the asteroid belt?
Between Mars and Jupiter.
What does “phase-locked” mean?
The same side of the Moon always faces Earth.
What is the Sun’s surface called?What is the Sun’s surface called?
The photosphere.
What is a solar eclipse?
The Moon blocks the Sun from Earth.
What are comets made of?
Ice and dust.
Why does the Moon look different each night?
The Sun lights it from different angles.
Why do we only get a small part of the Sun’s energy?
Most of it doesn’t reach Earth.
Why don’t we see eclipses every month?
The Moon’s orbit is tilted.
What causes meteor showers?
Earth goes through comet dust.
What would happen to tides if there was no Moon?
They would be much smaller.
What are solar winds?
Particles from the Sun that can affect Earth.
Why can’t you look at a solar eclipse without glasses?
It can hurt your eyes.
What is the difference: meteoroid, meteor, meteorite?
Meteoroid = in space, meteor = in sky, meteorite = hits Earth.