Planets
What is the closest planet to the sun?
Which constellation is also known as the little dipper?
Ursa Minor
How long does it take for Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis?
24 hours
When the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth during the day
Solar Eclipse
True or false, spin and orbit are the same thing
Which planet in our solar system has the largest diameter?
Jupiter
What is the name of the brightest star in the sky?
Sirius / The Dog Star
What causes Earth to experience changing seasons?
Earth tilting on its axis
When Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon at night.
Lunar Eclipse
The imaginary line that Earth spins on.
Axis
Which planet in our solar system is the hottest?
Venus
What constellation is also known as "The Great Square?"
Pegasus
About how long does it take for the Moon to complete one full orbit around Earth?
29 - 30 days
Why did ancient people track stars?
To keep track of time, to keep track of days and years, to keep track of seasons, to know when to grow crops.
Diameter
Which planet in our solar system is mostly made up of methane gas?
Neptune
How many stars make up Orion's Belt?
3
How many days does it take for Earth to orbit around the Sun one time?
360 days
Describe "down" on Earth.
Towards Earth's center.
The unit of measurement that is equal to the distance light travels in a year.
Light Year
What percent of Earth is covered in water?
70%
What is the name of the second closest star to Earth?
Proxima Centari
The name for when the moon is between the Earth and the sun, making it dark and hidden from view.
New Moon
What celestial phenomenon occurs when the sun sets between two stones at Stone Henge?
The Summer Solstice
A law that describes that brightness gets weaker as you move further away from the source because the light spreads wider.
Inverse Square Law