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  • What is the red spot on Jupiter?
    A giant storm.
  • At what time of day does the sun create the longest shadow?
    Early morning and at sunset.
  • How many moons does Earth have?
    Only one.
  • A lunar month contains how many days?
    28.
  • What is the name of the part of a sundial that creates the shadow?
    A gnomon.
  • How many phases of the moon are there?
    8.
  • How many days are in a year?
    365.25 days.
  • Which planet is known as Earth's twin?
    Venus.
  • Another name for the North Star is?
    Polaris.
  • Which is bigger- the universe, or the galaxy?
    Universe.
  • How many constellations are there?
    88 official constellations!
  • Which planet is closest to the Sun?
    Mercury.
  • Which two planets don't have any moons?
    Mercury and Venus.
  • Which planets have rings?
    All of the gas giants. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus & Neptune.
  • The name of the constellation that contains the Big Dipper is called?
    Ursa Major.
  • The swan constellation is called?
    Cygnus.
  • What is the name of the 4th planet from the Sun?
    Mars
  • The force that keeps us on Earth is called?
    Gravity.
  • How can we look at the Sun safely?
    Using #14 welders glass.
  • What is the name of the galaxy that we live in?
    The Milky Way.
  • The constellation that looks like a hunter is called?
    Orion the Hunter.
  • How many circumpolar constellations are there?
    There are 5.
  • The Earth rotates/revolves on its axis.
    Rotates.
  • The Earth is tilted on its axis by how many degrees?
    23.5 degrees.
  • The sun appears to set in the ___________?
    West.
  • Earth is the __ planet from the Sun.
    3rd.
  • Our galaxy is a in the shape of a _______________.
    Spiral.
  • The Earth rotates/revolves around the sun.
    Revolves.
  • The four inner planets are the ___________ planets and the four outer planets are the _____________ planets.
    Rocky or Earth-like, Gas planets.
  • What is the name of the planet that is farthest from the Sun?
    Neptune.
  • What is an asterism?
    A pattern or group of stars that has a name and makes up a constellation.
  • Does the moon revolve around Earth in a clockwise or counter-clockwise motion?
    Counter-clockwise.
  • The sun appears to rise in the __________?
    East.
  • What is Earth's natural satellite?
    The Moon.
  • What is the name of the station in space where astronauts can go to learn about space?
    The International Space Station.
  • Which planet is 5th from the Sun?
    Jupiter.
  • How many moons does Jupiter have?
    Around 63.
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