Exploring the Sky: Sun, Moon, and Stars

What direction does the sun rise from?

• North

• West

• East

• South

What makes it look like the sun is moving across the sky?

• The sun is spinning

• The moon is moving

• The Earth is spinning

• The stars are moving

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Why can't we see stars during the day?

• They are sleeping

• They are hiding

• They are too far away

• The sun is too bright

What direction do the stars move across the sky?

• From west to east

• From east to west

• From south to north

• From north to south

Why is the moon sometimes visible during the day?

• It is brighter than the sun

• The sun makes it hard to see

• It is closer to Earth

• It rises in the East

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What happens to the moon just like the sun in terms of movement?

• It spins around

• It changes colors

• It moves from east to west

• It shines brighter

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Why can't we see the moon as easily during the day?

• It's behind the Earth

• Bright sunlight

• It's too far

• It's too small

What can we predict by observing the movements of the sun, moon, and stars?

• Weather changes

• Earth's age

• Ocean tides

• Their positions at different times

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1