Objects in the sky

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What is the sun made of?

Back

The sun is made up of hot gases.

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What is a constellation?

Back

A constellation is a group of visible stars that form a pattern when viewed from Earth.

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What causes day and night?

Back

The rotation of the Earth causes day and night.

Front

What are the different ways the moon looks called?

Back

The different ways the moon looks are called phases.

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Can you see the moon in the daytime sky?

Back

Yes, sometimes you can see the moon in the daytime sky.

Front

What is the largest object in our sky?

Back

The sun is the largest object in our sky.

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What do we call the path the Earth takes around the sun?

Back

The path the Earth takes around the sun is called an orbit.

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What is the name of the closest star to Earth?

Back

The closest star to Earth is the sun.

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What do we call the bright objects we see at night?

Back

The bright objects we see at night are called stars.

Front

What is the moon made of?

Back

The moon is made of rock and dust.