Moon
What phase of the moon occurs when it is completely illuminated?
Full Moon
What is the center of our Solar System?
The Sun
What is the third planet from the Sun?
Earth
Which planet is closest to the Sun?
Mercury
What are dark spots on the Sun's surface called?
Sunspots
What is the term for the moon phase when it is not visible from Earth?
New Moon
What does the Sun provide for the planets in the Solar System? TWO THINGS!
Light and Heat
How does Earth move around the Sun? Rotation or Revolution?
Revolution
Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?
Mars
What solar phenomenon can lead to spectacular displays of light in the Earth's atmosphere?
Aurora Borealis
How many phases does the moon go through during its cycle?
8
How long does it take for sunlight to reach Earth?
8 Minutes
How long does it take for Earth to complete one spin on its axis?
24 Hours
Which planet is the hottest in the Solar System?
Venus
Which planet is known for having a tilted axis that causes extreme seasonal changes?
Uranus
What phase follows a Full Moon?
Waning Gibbous
What is the temperature at the core of the Sun?
About 15 Million Degrees Celsius
What is the name of Earth's only natural satellite?
The Moon
How many planets are in our Solar System?
8
What is the Sun primarily made of?
Hydrogen
What is the name of the phase when the moon appears to be getting larger? Waxing or Waning?
Waxing
What is the outer layer of the Sun's atmosphere called?
Corona
How long does it take for Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?
One year
What is the smallest planet in the solar system?
Mercury
Which planet has the longest day, taking about 243 Earth days to rotate once on its axis?
Venus