Seasons
Which season is characterized by the shortest period of daylight?
Winter
Why can we see the moon at night?
It reflect sunlight onto the earth that the naked eye can see.
Which planet is the farthest from the Sun?
Neptune
What is responsible for the planets orbiting the sub?
Gravity
What is the name of the star cluster that marks the start of the Māori New Year?
Matariki
During what month does the Winter Solstice occur in New Zealand?
June
How many moon phases are there?
8
Which planet is the only known planet with life?
Earth
Which planet is closest to the Sun?
Mercury
Which of the following is NOT one of the Matariki stars?
a) Ururangi
b) Pohutukawa
c) Alcyone
d) Hiwa-i-te-rangi
c) Alcyone
What causes the change in seasons?
The Earth's Tilt
Which phase of the moon occurs when the moon is between the Earth and the Sun?
New Moon
How many planets are there in our solar system?
8
Which planet is known as Earth's "sister" or "twin" planet?
Venus
What is the scientific name for the Matariki star?
Alcyorte
What is the name of the day with equal amounts of daylight and darkness?
Equinox
What causes the different phases of the moon?
Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?
Mars
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
What is the Waitī star associated with
Freshwater
What degree is the earth tilted on?
23.5 degrees
What is the moon phase between "Third Quarter" and "Full Moon"?
Waning Gibbous
Which planet is known for its spectacular rings?
Saturn
How often do the planet all align?
Approximately every 100 years
What is the difference between a star cluster and a constellation?
Star cluster: Stars held together by gravity
Constellation: Stars that "appear" to create a shape in the sky, but may be very far away from each other in reality