Objects in the sky

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What is the solar system?

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The Sun and the space objects that move around it, including planets, moons, and asteroids.

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When is your shadow the longest?

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In the morning.

Front

What is a full moon?

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A phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated and appears round.

Front

Does the moon revolve around the Earth?

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True.

Front

What is the sun?

Back

The closest star to Earth, the center of the solar system, and made of burning gas.

Front

What are constellations?

Back

Groups of stars that form recognizable patterns in the night sky.

Front

What is a planet?

Back

A large celestial body that orbits a star, like Earth or Mars.

Front

What is the difference between a star and a planet?

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A star produces its own light, while a planet reflects light from a star.

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What is the Earth's rotation?

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The spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours.

Front

What causes day and night?

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The rotation of the Earth on its axis.