Seasons
What are the seasons on Earth
autumn, winter, summer, spring
Which planet has the big red spot?
Jupiter
What moon phase does the solar eclipse occur in?
New Moon
You can best see this constellation in the winter months
Orion
What are the layers of the Earth?
Crust, mantle, outer core and inner core
What does equinox mean?
equal day
Which planet rotates on its side?
Uranus
What moon phase does the lunar eclipse occur in?
This constellation has the big dipper within its pattern
Ursa Major
This is the thickest layer
mantle
Seasons change due to the Earth's ______.
Tilt
Which planet has the highest mountain known to "man"
Mars
What does waning mean?
To decrease in size
You can best see this constellation in the Summer months
Scorpius
This is the thinnest layer
crust
The degree of Tilt = ______
23.45 degrees
Which planet is Earth's sister?
Venus
What does waxing mean?
To increase in size
This constellation is best seen in November
Cassiopeia
The mantle is primarily composed of
semisolid molten rock
If the northern hemisphere is in Summer then the southern hemisphere is in what season?
Winter
Which planet has no atmosphere?
Mercury
What moon phase do we start off each cycle with?
New Moon
What is the greek mythology behind Cygnus?
Orpheus who was killed and placed by his magic harp
Which layer is the hottest?
inner core