Space Grade 5 Alberta Science Vocabulary

Observable events in space, such as seasons, Moon phases, and eclipses.

• Astronomical Phenomena
• Satellite
• Solstice
• Orbit

Periods of the year characterized by specific weather conditions, resulting from Earth's tilt and orbit around the Sun.

• Equinox
• Seasons
• Moon Phases
• Lunar Eclipse

Changes in the visible portion of the Moon as it orbits Earth.

• Solar Eclipse
• Equinox
• Moon Phases
• Gravity

Occurs when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon.

• Solar Eclipse
• Lunar Eclipse
• Telescope
• Satellite

Occurs when the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth, casting a shadow on the Earth.

• Gravity
• Orbit
• Solar Eclipse
• Lunar Eclipse

Occurs when the day and night are of equal length, marking the start of spring and autumn.

• Solstice
• Equinox
• Moon Phases
• Astronomical Phenomena

Occurs when the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the start of summer and winter.

• Seasons
• Moon Phases
• Solstice
• Satellite

Natural light displays in the sky, typically seen in polar regions.

• Lunar Eclipse
• Gravity
• Auroras
• Telescope

The half of Earth that is north of the equator.

• Southern Hemisphere
• Tilt of Earth
• Northern Hemisphere
• Gravity

The half of Earth that is south of the equator.

• Equinox
• Northern Hemisphere
• Southern Hemisphere
• Satellite