Solar System
How many planets are in the solar system?
8 planets are in our solar system
What is the first planet from the sun?
Mercury
Why are some stars different colors
Different colors mean different tempatures.
Is the moon moving away from earth?
Yes at about 1.5 inches per year
What is the first element on the periodic table?
Hydrogen
What are the four gas giants?
Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus.
What is the third planet from the sun?
What is a constellation?
A group or cluster of stars.
Why does the moon shine?
The moons shine is just reflected sunlight.
What is a meteor called when it reaches earths surface?
meteorite
What is pluto now considered as?
Pluto is a dwarf planet.
What is the fifth planet from the sun?
Jupiter
What are constellations used for?
What causes the phases of the moon?
Different parts of the sun get illuminated as it travles around the earth.
What prevents Earths atmosphere from drifting away?
Gravity
What is the difference between red and blue giants?
What is the sixth planet from the sun?
Saturn
What is the closest star to Earth?
Trick question it's the Sun.
Why does the moon have less gravity?
It is so much smaller than Earth.
What planet has the longest day?
Venus
What is the color of the sun?
White
What is the eighth planet from the sun?
Neptune
How many stars are visible at night?
Around 2,000 on a good night
How old is the moon?
4 billion years
What two elements on the periodic table are liquids at room temperature?
Mercury and Bromine