Definitions
Moon Cycle
Our Solar System
Misc.
100
The study of space
Astronomy
100
The amount of time it takes for the moon to orbit the earth
24 hours
100
This is the third planet from the sun
The Earth
100
How long does it take for the earth to orbit the sun?
365.25 days
200
A large mass in space that orbits a star
Planet
200
If a moon is getting smaller it is this
Waning
200
This is found between earth and jupiter
the asteroid belt
200
What is the difference between a rotation and revolution?
A rotation is a body spinning on its axis
A revolution is a body orbiting another body
300
The imaginary line in which the earth rotates on
Axis
300
Waxing gibbous
300
In which direction do the planets in our solar system orbit the sun?
Counter-clockwise
300
This is why we only see certain stars during each season.
Because as the earth orbits the sun, our field of view in space during the nighttime shifts
400
Hemisphere
The area above or below the equator
400
The name of the moon phase when it is opposite the sun
Full moon
400
How many planets in our solar system have rings?
Two - Saturn and Uranus
400
Which hemisphere is experiencing the winter solstice?
The northern hemisphere
500
Revolution
The act of orbiting a larger body on a set path
500
When the moon is in a straight line between the sun and earth
Solar Eclipse
500
How many dwarf planets does our solar system have?
1 - Pluto
500
What determines the season for a hemisphere?
The direction of the tilt of the earth in comparison to the sun.