Prehistoric Astronomy (The Night Sky)

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What is the closest star to the south celestial pole?

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Polaris Australis.

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What is the closest star to the north celestial pole?

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Polaris.

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What is the apparent path of the Moon across the night sky of Earth?

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It rises in the east 50 minutes later each day and sets in the west.

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What occurs during a solar eclipse?

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The Moon blocks some of the Sun's light from directly hitting Earth.

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What term denotes longitude on the celestial sphere?

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Right Ascension.

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What is the significance of Polaris in navigation?

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Polaris, or the North Star, is used for navigation as it indicates true north.

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What is the celestial sphere?

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An imaginary sphere surrounding Earth, onto which all celestial bodies are projected.

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What is declination in astronomy?

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Declination is the angle between an object in the sky and the celestial equator.

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How does the Moon's position change over time?

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The Moon rises in the east and sets in the west, moving approximately 13 degrees eastward each day.

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What is the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon blocks the Sun, while a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon.