Planets
Farthest planet from the sun (not including Pluto)
Neptune
When does a full moon occur?
About once every 30 days or once a month
Earth-centered model of the S.S.
Geocentric
Earth spins on its:
Axis
How many planets are in our S.S.?
8
What is the Sun?
A Star
All planets in space orbit around the sun in an...
Ellipse
Causes day and night
Rotation
The largest planet
Jupiter
Happens when the moon, Sun, and earth are all aligned
Solar or Lunar Eclipses
2 times a year where there is exactly 12 hours of day and 12 hours of night
Equinox
Causes seasons
Revolution
The Outer planets are also sometimes called...
Gas Giants
What is happening to the moon slowly over time?
It is drifting farther away from Earth
Happens on June 21st and December 21st each year
Solstice
The Earth completes one revolution around the sun in how long?
365.25 or 365 1/4 days