Planets
What is the closest planet to the sun?
Mercury
What is a star?
Burning ball of gas
What is the name of the constellation that looks like a spoon?
Big Dipper
What planet does The Moon orbit?
Earth
How many days does it take the Earth to orbit The Sun?
365 days or 1yr
Which planet is nicknamed "The Red Planet"?
Mars
The Sun is a star. True or False
What is a constellation?
Group of stars that make an imaginary shape
When the moon is very bright in the sky, what is it called?
Full moon
When the Earth tilts towards the sun, what season do we have here?
Summer
What are the 4 planets made out of gas...also known as "The Gas Giants"?
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Red
What is the name of the constellation that looks like a warrior holding a shield? You can easily find it in the sky. Just look for his belt!
Orion
This is the name of scientists who have explored The Moon
Astronauts / Neil Armstrong / Buzz Aldren
When the Earth tilts away from the sun, what season do we have here?
Winter
Which planet is the only planet that rotates on its side?
Uranus
How many stars are in our Solar System
1 (The Sun)
This constellation looks like a small spoon, but its name actually means small bear.
Little dipper OR Ursa Minor
How long does it take The Moon to orbit the Earth?
27 days / approx 1 month
How many moons does Jupiter have?
63
Name all 8 planets of our Solar System in order from closest to the Sun to furthest away (HINT: Remember the phrase)
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
What color is the hottest star?
Blue
This constellation is named after a famous horse (HINT: Think Hercules)
Pegasus
Why are astronauts footprints still present on The Moon?
No wind. They can't blow away
What is the main reason why Pluto is not considered a planet anymore?
Too small