Earth, Moon, and Sun Movements

Front

What changes will occur to the pattern of stars during the night?

Back

The pattern will stay the same, but APPEAR to move across the sky.

Front

Will Athena observe the same set of stars on a clear night in winter as in summer?

Back

No, because Earth revolves around the sun.

Front

When will the moon next appear as the same shape Madelyn observed one night?

Back

after about 4 weeks or 28 days

Front

What phase of the moon should Michael's team expect in about one week (7 days) after a new moon?

Back

a first quarter moon

Front

Mila recorded the shape of the moon in her science journal over several weeks. Based on Mila's observations, what can you conclude about the moon's appearance over time?

Back

The moon appears to change shape in a repeating pattern

Front

How can Bella and Ty model the cycle of day and night on Earth using a round light as the sun and a ball as Earth?

Back

Spin the ball while shining the light on it (rotate)

Front

How does the Earth move through space?

Back

Earth rotates on its axis and moves around the sun

Front

What BEST explains the apparent motion of the sun across the sky, where it appears to rise in the east, climb across the sky, and then set in the west?

Back

Earth ROTATES on its AXIS once every 24 hours

Front

What causes the apparent motion of the stars in a circular path across the sky, centered around Polaris?

Back

the ROTATION of the earth on its AXIS

Front

How has NASA contributed to the economy and culture of Florida?

Back

NASA launches rockets from a space center on the Atlantic Coast of Florida.