Stars & Stuff
What is the celestial body around which all of the planets orbit?
the sun
What is the closest planet to the sun?
Mercury
The force that pulls objects toward each other
gravity
the third planet from the Sun
Earth
The scientific study of celestial bodies, space, and the universe
astronomy
What do the inner most planets, also known as terrestrial planets, all have in common?
they are made of rocks
This event occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow on Earth and blocking the Sun's light
solar eclipse
means to spin around on an axis or center
rotation
Which eclipse is it dangerous to look directly at due to the sun being harmful to your eyes?
solar eclipse
Celestial
A small rocky body that orbits the Sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
asteroid
The phase of the moon after new moon is
waxing crescent
The study of the positions of celestial objects, and their effect on people's lives
astrology
What name do we call the outer most planets in our solar system?
Gas Giants
This event occurs when the Earth is positioned between the Sun and the Moon, casting Earth's shadow on the Moon
lunar eclipse
How does Earth going around the sun make different seasons?
its axis is tilted as it orbits the sun, meaning different parts of the planet receive more direct sunlight at various times throughout the year; when a hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, it experiences summer, and when it's tilted away, it experiences winter
Our Sun is primarily composed of _________, which undergoes nuclear fusion in its core to generate energy and light
Hydrogen
When there is a natural or artificial object orbiting a planet we call this a what?
satellite
What do we call a celestial body made of ice, dust, and rocky material that, when close to the Sun, develops a glowing coma and tail?
comet
Why doesn't an eclipse happen every month?
The Moon's orbit around Earth is tilted slightly, meaning it often passes above or below the Earth's shadow during a new or full moon, instead of directly through it