The Zodiac
Where do the zodiac constellations lie?
Where do planets generally appear in the sky?
29.5 days
Why don't eclipses happen every month?
The moons orbit is tilted 5ยบ relative to the ecliptic
True of False: Earth's seasons are caused by Earth's tilt
True
How many zodiac constellations are there?
13
Which observation can help you distinguish a planet from a star?
Planets have steady light/Stars twinkle
What does waxing mean when describing the moon?
The lit portion is getting larger
Describe the location of Earth, Sun, and Moon during a lunar eclipse
The Earth passes between the sun and the moon.
Why is direct sunlight more effective at hearing Earth's surface than indirect sunlight
It is in a more concentrated area
Why can't you see your zodiac sign on your birthday?
The constellation is in the daytime sky near the sun
Describe Earths rotation
What causes the phases of the moon?
The moons orbit around Earth
What is the umbra region caused by an eclipse?
the darkest part of shadow where the light source is completely blocked
What is the degree of Earth's tilt
23.5 degrees
When would someone born in July with the zodiac sign of Leo actually be able to see their constellation in the night sky?
January
What moon phase comes directly after a new moon?
Waxing Crescent
Why do the northern and southern hemispheres experience opposite seasons?
They are tilted at opposite times of the year
What is the name of the often forgotten constellation?
What phase of the moon travels across the sky entirely during daylight hours?
New
Why does the hottest time of summer occur after the summer solstice?
The atmosphere receives more heat from the sun than it can rafiate back into space
The oceans hold their temps