Daytime Patterns
Where does the sun rise?
In the East
What happens to the moon's shape?
It changes.
What tool helps people look into space?
Telescope
Why do stars seem to move across the sky?
Earth Spins
Where does the sun set?
In the West.
Why can't we see stars in the daytime?
The sun it too bright.
Where can you see stars the best?
In the country, with no city lights around.
How do you locate the North Star?
Find the big dipper and follow the last two stars in the cup up to the North Star.
How long does it take the Earth to spin once?
24 hours
Name 2 of the 5 basic moon phases.
Full Moon, Gibbous, Half Moon, Crescent, New Moon
Why do stars look so small?
They are very far away.
What is the name of the star closest to us?
The sun
Why do shadows seem to move throughout the day?
The earth spins, making the sun seem like it's moving (but it's not), and making the shadows move.
When the right side of the moon is lit up, is it waxing (getting bigger) or waning (getting smaller)?
What is a group of stars that people draw lines to make pictures called?
Constellation
If the moon is a waning (going away) crescent, what is it's next shape?
New Moon
Where does the sun go at night?
It goes to the other side of the earth, giving them daytime while we have nighttime.
How long does it take for the moon to complete a full cycle (full moon to full moon)?
4 weeks
Why do we have day and night?
The earth spins.
When are shadows the shortest during the day?
Noon, when the sun is the highest in the sky.