Shadows
If it is 12:00 noon and the flag pole's shadow only extends 3 inches, what season is it?
Summer
What was the original word for "month"?
moonth
Where does the Sun set?
The West.
What season can you see the constellation Scorpius?
Summer
If it is 12:00 noon and the flag pole's shadow extends 2 feet, what season is it?
Winter
How many days is a lunar cycle?
28 days
When it is dawn (Sun rising here), what time is it on the other side of the Earth?
Dusk (Sun setting).
How often do constellations change?
Every season (4x/year)
True or False? Shadows are longer in the morning and shorter in the evening.
False. Shadows are shortest in the middle of the day and longest in morning and night.
How many days does it take the moon to go from a New Moon to a Full Moon?
14 days
How does a sun dial work?
The Sun shines on the shadow onto the clock which casts a shadow on the correct time.
When you can't see the moon "New Moon", did it disappear? Explain.
The sun is not shining on the moon, but it is still there.
Why are summer days longer than winter days?
In the summer, the Sun travels on a longer path so it is out for more of the day.
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Why did we start using time?
When civilizations started forming, people had more things to do and needed something more specific than "tomorrow" or "in 2 days".
Why can we see the North Star all seasons of the year, but not other constellations?
The North Star is located at the Earth's axis.
What does it mean to "rotate"?
To spin on an axis (in place).
How is the sun related to moon phases?
The sun shines on the moon as it orbits the Earth. The location of the moon in that orbit determines how much sun shines on the moon and therefore what moon phase it is.
Why does a day have 24 hours?
The Ancient Egyptians counted the 12 segments on their fingers and decided to use 12 hours for the morning and 12 hours for night.
Why can you see Orion in summer, but not in the winter?
The Earth is facing a different section of space in different seasons.