whats the coldest season
winter
when is the winter solstice
december 21-22
What does the moon orbit
Earth
Which hemisphere sees the sun first?
Northern
what planet is no longer classified as one
pluto
what season is it in Australia if its winter in Maine
summer
When is the Summer Solstice?
June 20 - 21
how long does it take the earth to orbit the sun
365 days
what hemisphere is the tropic of capricorn in
northern hemisphere
What is the invisible thing the earth spins on?
AXIS
What causes seasons?
The earth's spin axis is tilted with respect to its orbital plane.
What continent has the summer solstice in December?
Australia
how long does it take for the moon to obit earth
27 days
What Hemisphere is Maine in?
The North-Western Hemisphere
Crescent
In what season does the Earth face the sun?
Summer
What is the difference between the equinox and the solstice
The equinox makes the both the sun and moon rise and fall in 12 hours
What is a revolution
The time it takes to complete a full orbit.
Name the imaginary longatude and latitude lines
Prime meridian and Equator
what is an eclipse
when the moon passes in front of the sun
What if there were no seasons on the earth?
All seasons are there on earth due to axis tilt. If the earth had no axis tilt, there would be no season.
What dates are all of the solstice and equinoxes dates?
March 21, September 23, December 22, and June 21st
Triton used to be in what orbit?
The kupier belt.
What are the correct dates for all the seasons?
December 20-21, June 20-21, September 21-22, March 20-21
What is the difference between waning and gibbous?
Gibbous is when less than half of the moon is visible.