Patterns in the Sky

Front

What happens when the sun goes down?

Back

It gets dark.

Front

What happens to your shadow when you stand in one place as the sun moves across the sky?

Back

It will move.

Front

In which direction does the sun appear to rise and set?

Back

The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

Front

How do the stars appear to move across the sky?

Back

They appear to move very slowly.

Front

What do the sun, moon, and stars all follow?

Back

They all follow the same pattern.

Front

What is the term for the daily cycle of light and dark caused by the Earth's rotation?

Back

Day and night cycle.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's rotation on the position of celestial bodies in the sky?

Back

It causes the apparent movement of celestial bodies across the sky.

Front

What is the name of the path that the sun appears to take across the sky during the day?

Back

The solar path.

Front

What is the phenomenon called when the sun is at its highest point in the sky?

Back

Solar noon.

Front

What is the term for the longest day of the year when the sun is highest in the sky?

Back

Summer solstice.