Earth and Space Review Mirror

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What causes different constellations to be visible in winter and summer?

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The Earth revolves around the Sun.

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What direction does the Sun set?

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West

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What is a constellation?

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A group of stars that form a pattern in the sky.

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What is the phase of the moon?

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The shape of the illuminated part of the moon as seen from Earth.

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How does the Earth rotate?

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The Earth spins on its axis, which takes about 24 hours.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is when the Earth spins on its axis; revolution is when the Earth orbits around the Sun.

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Why can't we see some constellations in winter?

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Because the Earth is on the opposite side of the Sun from those constellations.

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What is the Sun?

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A star at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat.

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What are the four main phases of the moon?

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New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Last Quarter.

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What is the solar system?

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A collection of planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and the Sun.