Constellations, tides, moon phases

What is a constellation?

• A constellation is a scientific instrument used for navigation.
• A constellation is a type of planet.
• A constellation is a group of galaxies.
• A constellation is a pattern of stars in the sky.

What is the Southern Cross?

• A constellation in the southern hemisphere known for its cross shape.
• A historical event that took place in the southern hemisphere.
• A type of flower found in the southern hemisphere.
• A famous ship that sailed the southern seas.

What are many constellations named after?

• Famous historical events
• Mythological figures, animals, or objects
• Types of stars
• Planets in the solar system

Are constellations you see in the sky always the same?

• Constellations change only once a year.
• The same constellations are visible every night.
• No, constellations are not always the same.
• Constellations are always the same.

Why do the constellations we see in the night sky change?

• The constellations are influenced by the phases of the Moon.
• The constellations are fixed and do not change over time.
• The constellations change due to Earth's rotation, its orbit around the Sun, and the movement of stars.
• Constellations change due to seasonal weather patterns.

What is a solar eclipse?

• A solar eclipse happens during a full moon phase.
• A solar eclipse occurs when the Earth blocks the Moon's light.
• A solar eclipse is when the Sun moves closer to the Earth.
• A solar eclipse is when the Moon blocks the Sun and stops sunlight reaching Earth.

Does a solar eclipse last for a long time?

• Solar eclipses can last all day long.
• A solar eclipse lasts as long as the sun is blocked.
• Yes, a solar eclipse can last for several hours.
• No, a solar eclipse does not last for a long time.

Why do we get Spring tides?

• Spring tides happen when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are in alignment.

• Spring tides happen only during full moons.
• Spring tides are caused by ocean currents.
• Spring tides occur during the winter months.

What is the brightest moon phase?

• Waning Crescent
• Waxing Gibbous
• Full Moon
• New Moon

Which moon phase looks like a banana?

• Full moon
• New moon
• Crescent moon
• Gibbous moon