Earth/Sun Facts
Does the sun stay in one place while the Earth and other planets orbit around it?
Yes
What star gives us heat and light?
The sun
How many phases does the moon have?
8
How many seasons do we have?
4
Where is the sun during the middle of the day?
Highest point in the sky
True or False. The sun is the brightest and largest star.
False (it is Medium in size and brightness)
What is the first phase in the moon phases?
New Moon
Which season has the longest days?
Summer
How many hours are in one day?
24 hours
What object close to Earth create its own light?
The Sun
There is a new moon on Oct 24. What will the moon look like 14 days later?
Full Moon
Which season has the shortest days?
Winter
Why does the sun appear so large and bright from Earth?
It's location (it is the closest to Earth)
What color stars are the biggest stars?
Blue
Why does the moon appear to change shapes?
Earth moves between the sun and the moon.
Why do we have four seasons?
Earth is tilted on its axis.
What determines the length of a shadow?
The position of the sun.
Why do some stars appear larger than others?
They are closer to Earth.
What movement causes the phases of the moon?
The movement of the Earth and the moon.
Why do we have longer days in the summer and shorter days in the winter?
Tilt and orbit of Earth