Movement
Does the Earth have a straight or tilted axis to spin on?
Tilted
What happens during a solar eclipse?
The moon covers the sun
What is the biggest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
Which star is at the center of our solar system?
The Sun
How many moons does the Earth have?
One
What happens during a solar eclipse?
The moon covers the sun
Which galaxy is Earth located in?
The Milky Way
What is the smallest planet in our solar system?
Mercury
What colour are the hottest stars - red, blue, or white?
Blue
How long does it take for the moon to completely orbit Earth?
About 30 days (a month)
What is the real name for a shooting star?
A meteor
What was the first animal in space?
A dog
What is the brightest planet in the night sky?
Venus
Which constellation looks like a spoon?
The Big Dipper/Ursa Major
Which planets have no moons?
Mercury and Venus
What force keeps the planets orbiting around the sun?
Gravity
Why can't humans breathe in space?
There is not enough oxygen/air
Which planet has been visited the most by scientists?
Mars
What is created when a star collapses?
A black hole
Who was the first man on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
Is a light year a way to measure speed, time, or distance?
Distance
What separates the small planets from the big planets?
The asteroid belt
What are the four terrestrial planets (planets that have land)?
Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Earth
How long does it take for sunlight to reach the Earth?
8 minutes
Why does the moon glow at night?
It reflects light from the sun