Moon
What causes the moon to appear to light up in the night sky?
The moon reflects light from the sun.
What does Earth's rotation cause?
Day and night
How long does it take Earth to complete one full revolution around the sun?
365 days or 1 year
What is a constellation?
A group of stars that form a pattern in the night sky.
What star is closest to Earth?
The Sun
How many phases does the moon have in one complete cycle?
Eight phases
How long does it take Earth to complete one full rotation?
24 hours
What causes the seasons on Earth?
Earth's tilt on its axis as it revolves around the sun.
Why can we only see some constellations during certain times of the year?
Earth’s position in its orbit around the sun changes our view of the night sky.
Why does the sun appear brighter than other stars?
It is much closer to Earth than other stars.
What effect does the moon have on Earth's oceans?
It causes tides.
What imaginary line does the Earth spin on?
The axis
How does Earth's revolution affect the position of the sun in the sky throughout the year?
It changes the angle and height of the sun in the sky.
What is the name of the famous constellation shaped like a hunter?
Orion
What is the name of the path Earth follows as it revolves around the sun?
The orbit.
What is the term for when the moon looks completely dark from Earth?
A new moon.
What happens to the length of shadows during the day as the sun moves across the sky?
Shadows are longest in the morning and evening and shortest at noon.
Why do shadows look different in the summer compared to the winter?
The angle of the sun is higher in summer and lower in winter
What tool can we use to help us locate constellations in the night sky?
A star map or a planetarium app
The sun's position in the sky is ________ during the summer, causing ________ shadows.
Summer, Shorter
Why do we always see the same side of the moon from Earth?
The moon's rotation period matches its revolution period around Earth.
Why do stars and constellations seem to move across the sky during the night?
Because of Earth's rotation.
What causes us to see different constellations during different seasons?
Earth's position in its orbit changes what part of the sky we see.
What is the difference between stars in a constellation and the sun?
The sun is much closer to Earth, making it appear brighter than other stars.
Which civilization came up with our idea of 24 hours?
Ancient Egypt