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True or False, The moon creates its own light.
False!
When the moon is getting bigger, it is called _______.
Waxing
When the moon is getting smaller, it is called _______.
Waning
How long does it take for the moon to rotate around the Earth?
27 days or 1 month
How long does it take for the Earth to rotate around the sun?
365 Days or 1 year
What is a shooting star?
A meteor!
True or False - The sun is the biggest star.
False!
What makes the moon shine?
The sun!
What is the sun made of?
Really hot gas!
The moon is a big cold _______.
rock!
What is the bubble of air around Earth called?
Atmosphere!
The study of space is called _______.
Astronomy!
A scientist who studies outer space is called an _______.
Astronomer!
The _______ is everything in space taken together, including planets, stars, and space itself.
Universe!
Objects found in space are called ________.
Celestial Bodies!
A group of stars in the night sky that seem to form specific shapes are called ______.
Constellations!
