Shadows
Sun
Moon
Stars
Stars
100
What direction does the sun rise in?
What is east
100

What is the name of the natural satellite that orbits the Earth and we see mostly clearly at night?

 the Moon

100
What is a star?
A ball of burning gas that gives off heat and light
100
Why are telescopes in space better to see with?
It is even darker and there is no atmosphere to block the view.
200

What is needed to cause a shadow?

 light or the sun

200
What direction does the sun set in?
What is west
200

Does the Earth orbit the moon?

No

200
How does a telescope help you see the stars better?
They help you see more stars and they appear to be closer.
200
What is the best time to go outside and look at the stars near your house? (what moon phase) Why?
During a new moon because there is no light from the moon
300
What is a shadow?
What is an area that light is blocked from getting to
300

What is the sun's position at noon?

Directly above us

300
What causes the Moon to light up?
What is the reflection of the sun
300

Why aren't stars visible during the day?

The light from the sun blocks their view

300
Why can't you see constellations during the daytime?
The sun is so close and so bright.
400

In the morning what direction would your shadow point?

west

400
How does the sun appear to travel during the day?
What is from east to west
400

Why does the Moon look different every night?

What is the Moon revolves around the Earth and we see a different part of it every night.

400

Why do the stars at night look so small?

The stars are very far away.

400
Why do the stars appear to move across the sky?
The earth rotates on its axis.
500

What direction does a shadow always face?

 Away from the sun or light source

500

What causes day and night?

The earths rotation

500

Name two phases of the moon

 crescent Moon, half Moon, gibbous moon, full moon

500

What is a constellation?

 A group of stars whose position can seemingly create a picture

500
Why do you see different stars in the winter and the summer?
The earth revolves around the Sun.
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