Astronauts
Name the first American to orbit the earth.
John Glenn
What is the phase of the moon when it is complete in the earth's shadow?
New moon
True or False: the moon has no gravity.
False
What do we call the the star patterns in the night sky?
Constellations
How long does it take to get to the moon from earth?
About 3 days
What are some things astronauts left behind on the moon?
Footprints, lander pieces, a flag, golf balls, lunar rover
What is the word for when the moon is "shrinking?"
Waning
What do we call the side of the moon we cannot see?
The dark/far side
Name one kind of animal that has been to space.
Dogs, chimpanzees, flies, mice, frogs, spiders, newts, fish
What is the name of the current NASA missions that will bring people back to the moon?
Artemis
The astronauts of the Apollo 11 mission were Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and _____.
Michael Collins
What phase comes before a full moon?
Waxing gibbous
What is the moon made of?
Rock and minerals
Name the lander that landed on the moon two weeks ago.
The Odysseus
Who was John Glenn talking about when he said "If she says the numbers are good, then I am ready to go"?
Katherine Johnson
Name one job Mae Jemison has had besides being an astronaut.
How long does it take for the moon to orbit the earth?
One month
Is the moon a planet?
Name one other country that has sent a person to space.
Russia, Japan, India, France, Canada, Brazil, Australia, China, South Korea, United Kingdom
The moon is responsible for what daily ocean motion on Earth?
Tides
What does the word "astronaut" mean?
Star sailor
Explain what happens with the moon during an eclipse.
The moon passes between the sun and the earth, casting a shadow on the earth and blocking out sunlight.
True or False: the moon orbits in a perfect horizontal line.
False
What did ancient people call the dark spots on the moon?
Maria
Which president said "We choose to go to the Moon... and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard"?
John F. Kennedy (1962)