stars
Moon
random moon
star bright
100
Why do stars seem so small?
We are so far away
100
What phase can we not see the moon?
What phase can we see the entire moon?
New moon
Full Moon
100
What is it called when the moon if fully dark and starts the lunar cycle?
New moon
100
Polaris is also known as....?
The North star
200
Why do the stars move?
The Earth Spins (rotates)
200
How does the moon produce light?
It reflects light from the sun.
200
What is a cycle?
Something that goes around and is continual.
200
If you follow Polaris, you will go ....
NORTH
300
Why is the sun so bright?
It is so close to us.
300
What do the earth and moon revolve around?
Earth=Sun
Moon=Earth
300
The moon is light up slightly more each night by the sun until it reaches full moon. Then the moon loses light from the sun, causing a new moon to appear.
300
Some stars can be seen in the _____ and _________ hemisphere.
North, and south
400
Do the stars disappear during the day and leave the sky?
No, they are still there, we just can not see them because of the sun.
400
Why does the moon phase change?
Our perspective from Earth shifts as the moon revolves around and we see more or less of the Illuminated side or dark side of the moon.
400
How is the Earth and moon similar?
The both rotate on their axis and they revolve around something.
400
Why is Polaris so bright?
It is made of 3 stars, one being a super giant star
500
Stars will shift in what direction each night?
West
500
How long does it take the moon to revolve around the Earth?
28 Days
500
Describe the phases of the moon from New moon to full moon and back to new moon.
The moon is dark and the light grows slowly. It then will be completely full and the light will lessen until it is gone again.
500
Why do some constellations appear different each season?
The Earth revolves and rotates, giving us a new view of space.