Planets
This planet is closest to the Sun and has no atmosphere.
Mercury
Why does the moon look bright in the sky
Because it reflects the sun
A _______ eclipse occurs when the Moon passes into Earth’s shadow.
Lunar Eclipse
Name one dwarf planet besides Pluto.
Ceres
How much mass does the sun make up in our Solar system
99%
Which planet is called Earth’s "sister" because it's similar in size but much hotter
Venus
What is the term for when the same side of the Moon always faces Earth?
Phase-lock
what is a Solar eclipse
A solar eclipse happens when the Moon is between the Sun and Earth.
What’s the difference between an asteroid and a comet?
Asteroids are rock, comets are ice and dust with tails
What kind of energy does the Sun give off that warms Earth?
Thermal and light (solar) energy
Name the planet with the Great Red Spot, a storm bigger than Earth.
Jupiter
Name two astronauts who landed on the Moon during Apollo 11.
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin
What causes the different phases of the Moon?
The angle of sunlight and the Moon’s position around Earth
What is a meteorite?
A chunk of space rock that reaches Earth’s surface
What do we call the outside layer of the Sun that we can see during a total eclipse?
The corona
This planet is tilted on its side and is the coldest in the solar system.
Uranus
What effect does the Moon’s gravity have on Earth's oceans?
It causes tides (high and low tides)
What can you see during a total solar eclipse that is normally hidden?
The Sun’s corona
Where do comets mostly come from?
The Kuiper Belt
What is made in the Sun’s core?
The Sun’s core makes energy through a process called nuclear fusion.
Is Pluto still considered a planet.Why?
I don’t think Pluto should be considered a planet because it doesn’t meet all the rules that scientists use to define a planet.
Why do you think people get excited about Super moons, even though they happen fairly often?
People get excited about Supermoons because they look bigger and brighter than a regular full moon, which makes them fun and interesting to watch.
Would it be safe to look at a solar eclipse without protection?
No because The Sun’s light can burn your eyes, even when it’s mostly blocked
What does the Russian Meteor Event teach us about why it’s important to track objects in space?
The Russian Meteor Event shows us that tracking objects in space is important because some can be dangerous if they hit Earth.
Why is the Sun’s corona visible only during a solar eclipse
The Sun’s corona is the outermost layer of the Sun’s atmosphere, and it is much fainter than the bright surface called the photosphere