Stars, Planets, and the Moon

Front

The spinning of Earth on its axis that causes day and night.

Back

rotation

Front

The star at the center of our solar system

Back

the sun

Front

The imaginary line running through the center of Earth from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Back

axis

Front

The path of an object in space around another object.

Back

orbit

Front

What is the movement of the Earth as it travels AROUND the sun on its orbit?

Back

revolving

Front

Earth is tilted on its axis and revolves around the sun. What does this allow us to experience here on Earth?

Back

the four seasons

Front

Earth rotates on its axis. What does this allow us to experience here on Earth?

Back

day and night

Front

Which phase below BEST matches the image?

Back

waning gibbous

Front

Which phase below BEST matches the image?

Back

first quarter

Front

Which phase below BEST matches the image?

Back

full moon