Objects in the sky

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What is a star?

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A star is an object in the sky that gives off its own light, and we can see them at night.

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Does the moon change appearance?

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Yes, the moon changes its appearance throughout the month.

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What can you see both at night and during the day?

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You can see clouds both at night and during the day.

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What is a full moon?

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A full moon is when the entire face of the moon is illuminated and appears round.

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What is a new moon?

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A new moon is when the moon is not visible from Earth because it is between the Earth and the Sun.

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What is a gibbous moon?

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A gibbous moon is when more than half of the moon is illuminated but it is not yet full.

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What is the first quarter moon?

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The first quarter moon is when half of the moon is illuminated and it appears as a half-circle.

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What is the sun?

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The sun is a star at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat to the Earth.

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What are clouds?

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Clouds are made of tiny water droplets or ice crystals and can be seen in the sky during the day and sometimes at night.

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What is the difference between a star and a planet?

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A star gives off its own light, while a planet reflects the light of a star.