Seeing Stars

When the Earth is in this position, can we see the Dog Star at night?

• Yes we can see the Dog Star

• No we cannot see the Dog Star

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

When the Earth is in this position, can we see the Dog Star at night?

• Yes we can see the Dog Star

• No we cannot see the Dog Star

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

When the Earth is in this position, we cannot see the Dog Star at night. Why?

• The Dog Star is bigger than the sun

• The sun is the closest star to Earth and the sun is blocking the light of the Dog Star

• We can see the Dog Star when the Earth is in this position

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Using the pattern in the chart (data table), what constellation will we see in December 2029?

• Virgo

• Orion

• Cetus

• Ophiucus

Using the pattern in the chart (data table), what constellation will we see in June 2030?

• Virgo

• Orion

• Cetus

• Ophiucus

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

We always see the ________ at nighttime

• Stars

• Sun

• Moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A _________ is a sphere of hot gases that gives off light and heat.

• star

• moon

What is the primary reason stars appear to twinkle when observed from Earth?

• Atmospheric turbulence

• Intrinsic brightness variations

• Interstellar dust

• Gravitational lensing

Which of the following is a method used by astronomers to determine the distance to nearby stars?

• Parallax

• Redshift

• Spectroscopy

• Doppler effect

What is the name of the closest star to Earth, excluding the Sun?

• Proxima Centauri

• Sirius

• Alpha Centauri A

• Betelgeuse