Space

Question 1

Why can we see the moon?

Answer 1

The Moon does not make its own light . We can see the moon because it reflects light from the sun

Question 2

Phases of the earth

Answer 2

We cannot always see all of the Moon , so its shape seems to change as it orbits the Earth . These shapes are called phases of the Moon.

Question 3

Solar eclipse

Answer 3

Sometimes the Moon goes between the sun and the earth . When this happens the sun can be completely blocked out by the Moon , and we get a solar eclipse.

Question 4

Lunar eclipse

Answer 4

Sometimes the Moon goes into the shadow of the earth . This is a Lunar eclipse , and the Moon looks very dark

Question 5

What are asteroids ?

Answer 5

Small chunks of rocks that weren’t big enough to become planets

Question 6

How long would it take light to travel from the moon to the earth and back?

Answer 6

2.52 seconds

Question 7

Is the moon our only natural satellite?

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

What is a satellite?

Answer 8

An object that goes around the earth