solar system Crossword Puzzles

Space 2023-01-31

Space crossword puzzle
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  1. The 8th planet from the sun
  2. The galaxy that we live in.
  3. The largest planet in our solar system.
  4. a spherical layer of icy objects around the solar system.
  5. a terrestrial planet that has the six conditions for life
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  1. the belt of asteriods that is between Mars and Jupiter
  2. a region of space having a gravitational field so intense that no matter or radiation can escape.
  3. The second smallest and the 4th planet from the sun.
  4. a planet with the best set of rings
  5. The big yellow ball at the center of our solar system.

10 Clues: The 8th planet from the sun • The galaxy that we live in. • a planet with the best set of rings • The largest planet in our solar system. • The second smallest and the 4th planet from the sun. • the belt of asteriods that is between Mars and Jupiter • The big yellow ball at the center of our solar system. • a spherical layer of icy objects around the solar system. • ...

Gravity 2025-05-01

Gravity crossword puzzle
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  1. What is the cloud of dust and gas called where our solar system originated?
  2. What object in the solar system has the most mass?
  3. The scientist who discovered gravity
  4. The force that pulls objects towards each other
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  1. How much matter the object is made of
  2. The measure of the gravitational pull on that object
  3. object in the solar system has the most mass?
  4. What is the planet that has the most mass?
  5. of universal gravitation The force of gravity acts between all objects in the universe
  6. How much weight would a human have in outer space?

10 Clues: The scientist who discovered gravity • How much matter the object is made of • What is the planet that has the most mass? • object in the solar system has the most mass? • The force that pulls objects towards each other • What object in the solar system has the most mass? • How much weight would a human have in outer space? • ...

The Solar System 2017-04-18

The Solar System crossword puzzle
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  1. A large system of stars
  2. Planet with the most moons
  3. Which planet has a six-sided jet stream?
  4. How many layers does Earth have?
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  1. What kind of planet is Pluto?
  2. The sun is primarily made up of...
  3. Furthest planet from the sun
  4. The name for the last four, gaseous planets in the Solar System
  5. 70% of Earth's surface is...
  6. The center of the Solar System

10 Clues: A large system of stars • Planet with the most moons • Furthest planet from the sun • 70% of Earth's surface is... • What kind of planet is Pluto? • The center of the Solar System • How many layers does Earth have? • The sun is primarily made up of... • Which planet has a six-sided jet stream? • The name for the last four, gaseous planets in the Solar System

Earth and Earth Subsystem Crossword Puzzle 2024-08-15

Earth and Earth Subsystem Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. The regions of Earth where living organisms exist.
  2. The force that attracts a body toward the center of the Earth.
  3. A system that exchanges both energy and matter with its surroundings.
  4. The movement of energy through an ecosystem.
  5. The cycle by which carbon is cycled through the Earth's systems.
  6. Energy from the sun.
  7. Large pieces of Earth's lithosphere that move over the asthenosphere.
  8. The solid part of Earth, including rocks and minerals.
  9. The breaking down of rocks, soil, and minerals.
  10. The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface.
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  1. continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.
  2. The planet we live on.
  3. System A system that does not exchange energy or matter with its surroundings.
  4. The layer of gases surrounding Earth.
  5. The rigid outer layer of Earth, including the crust.
  6. A community of living organisms and their physical environment.
  7. All the water on Earth's surface.
  8. The process by which plants convert solar energy into chemical energy.
  9. A system that exchanges energy but not matter with its surroundings.
  10. The long-term average of weather patterns in an area.

20 Clues: Energy from the sun. • The planet we live on. • All the water on Earth's surface. • The layer of gases surrounding Earth. • The movement of energy through an ecosystem. • The breaking down of rocks, soil, and minerals. • The regions of Earth where living organisms exist. • The rigid outer layer of Earth, including the crust. • ...

Gravitation 2020-12-01

Gravitation crossword puzzle
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  1. First planet discovered with the use of a telescope.
  2. It has no moons or rings.
  3. Closest star system and planetary system to Earth's solar system.
  4. The time a given astronomical object takes to complete one orbit around another object.
  5. Largest planet in our solar system.
  6. Shape of Earth's orbit around the sun.
  7. Closest planet to the sun.
  8. Reddish, terrestrial planet.
  9. Object with an orbital period the same as the Earth's rotation period.
  10. Speed needed by an object to break free of a planet or moon's gravity well and leave it without further propulsion.
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  1. Free fall acceleration of an object in a vacuum.
  2. Property of the motion of a body traveling a circular path, directed radially toward the centre of the circle.
  3. SI unit for distance.
  4. Planet named after the Roman god of the sea.
  5. A body intentionally placed in orbit around the earth or another planet.
  6. SI unit for force.
  7. SI unit for time.
  8. Speed at which an object orbits a more massive central object.
  9. It has more moons than any other planet.
  10. First artificial satellite to orbit the Earth.

20 Clues: SI unit for time. • SI unit for force. • SI unit for distance. • It has no moons or rings. • Closest planet to the sun. • Reddish, terrestrial planet. • Largest planet in our solar system. • Shape of Earth's orbit around the sun. • It has more moons than any other planet. • Planet named after the Roman god of the sea. • First artificial satellite to orbit the Earth. • ...

Astronomy 2022-04-11

Astronomy crossword puzzle
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  1. 4th planet from the Sun. Known as the red planet
  2. A medium sized star at the center of our solar system
  3. A curved path that a celestial body takes
  4. Known for its rings
  5. The planet we live on currently
  6. A natural object that orbits the Sun
  7. A system of the Sun, the planets, their moons, and everything else that revolves around the Sun
  8. All of space and everything in it
  9. Use to be considered a planet. Is sometimes closer to the Sun than Neptune
  10. Gas giant. Largest planet in our solar system
  11. Large spherical object that orbits the Sun
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  1. The spinning of a plant around its axis
  2. Astronomical Unit. Distance from the Earth to the Sun. Equal to 150,000,000km.
  3. Clusters of stars in the sky that appear in a particular pattern
  4. Windy planet. 8th planet from the Sun
  5. Coldest planet. 7th planet from the Sun
  6. An imaginary line that a planet rotates around
  7. A system of dust, gas, and many millions of stars
  8. The closest planet to the Sun
  9. The movement of one object around another
  10. Second planet from the Sun. Cloud covered and very bright
  11. a massive, self-luminous body of gas

22 Clues: Known for its rings • The closest planet to the Sun • The planet we live on currently • All of space and everything in it • A natural object that orbits the Sun • a massive, self-luminous body of gas • Windy planet. 8th planet from the Sun • The spinning of a plant around its axis • Coldest planet. 7th planet from the Sun • A curved path that a celestial body takes • ...

Scientific Revolution 2023-11-20

Scientific Revolution crossword puzzle
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  1. Theories that were accepted by Aristotle
  2. Time of advancements during for math and science during the 17th century
  3. The Proven theory that the Sun is the center of the solar system
  4. Created the belief that the sun was the center of the solar system
  5. Greek philosopher
  6. A force that pulls objects closer to the ground
  7. Invented calculus and "discovered" gravity
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  1. The theory that the Earth is the center of the solar system
  2. Observations of the mountains on the moon, the moons of Jupiter, the phases of Venus, and the rings of Saturn.
  3. Created the scientific method

10 Clues: Greek philosopher • Created the scientific method • Theories that were accepted by Aristotle • Invented calculus and "discovered" gravity • A force that pulls objects closer to the ground • The theory that the Earth is the center of the solar system • The Proven theory that the Sun is the center of the solar system • ...

Summer Fun 2019-05-31

Summer Fun crossword puzzle
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  1. The game of summer
  2. non-powered watercraft
  3. Drink of the South
  4. Cooling summer fun
  5. What is earned by reading the newsletter and taking a quiz
  6. Cause of July injuries
  7. Pediatric visit reason in summer
  8. Kids fun, but not mom's
  9. You scream...
  10. Campfire treat
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  1. A new T-System program starting in May
  2. Reason for not wanting to mow the yard
  3. Essential watersport safety equipment
  4. Dorothy and Tornados
  5. Prevent solar radiation injury
  6. Top cause of fatalities
  7. Powered watercraft
  8. Exposure to solar radiation
  9. Summertime Family...
  10. Longhorn's and Aggies

20 Clues: You scream... • Campfire treat • The game of summer • Drink of the South • Cooling summer fun • Powered watercraft • Dorothy and Tornados • Summertime Family... • Longhorn's and Aggies • non-powered watercraft • Cause of July injuries • Top cause of fatalities • Kids fun, but not mom's • Exposure to solar radiation • Prevent solar radiation injury • Pediatric visit reason in summer • ...

Scientific Revolution 2023-11-20

Scientific Revolution crossword puzzle
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  1. Theories that were accepted by Aristotle
  2. Time of advancements during for math and science during the 17th century
  3. The Proven theory that the Sun is the center of the solar system
  4. Created the belief that the sun was the center of the solar system
  5. Greek philosopher
  6. A force that pulls objects closer to the ground
  7. Invented calculus and "discovered" gravity
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  1. The theory that the Earth is the center of the solar system
  2. Observations of the mountains on the moon, the moons of Jupiter, the phases of Venus, and the rings of Saturn.
  3. Created the scientific method

10 Clues: Greek philosopher • Created the scientific method • Theories that were accepted by Aristotle • Invented calculus and "discovered" gravity • A force that pulls objects closer to the ground • The theory that the Earth is the center of the solar system • The Proven theory that the Sun is the center of the solar system • ...

Planent 2023-12-05

Planent crossword puzzle
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  1. Earth's "sister planet," similar in size and composition.
  2. Our home planet, the third from the sun.
  3. The largest planet in our solar system, a gas giant.
  4. The farthest known planet from the sun.
  5. While not a planet, it's the center of our solar system and provides light and heat to all the planets.
  6. A dwarf planet, once considered the ninth planet.
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  1. Known for its stunning rings, the second-largest planet.
  2. The "Red Planet" known for its rusty appearance.
  3. Closest to the sun, with extreme temperature variations.
  4. A tilted planet, spinning on its side in the solar system.

10 Clues: The farthest known planet from the sun. • Our home planet, the third from the sun. • The "Red Planet" known for its rusty appearance. • A dwarf planet, once considered the ninth planet. • The largest planet in our solar system, a gas giant. • Known for its stunning rings, the second-largest planet. • Closest to the sun, with extreme temperature variations. • ...

Space 2022-05-26

Space crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the colour of the sunset on mars
  2. a star system 4.22 light years away
  3. the first animals in space
  4. the biggest planet in the solar system
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  1. the number of stars in space
  2. amount of earths you can fit in the sun
  3. the only planet that spins clockwise
  4. the largest asteroid in our solar system
  5. the first american woman to fly in space
  6. dwarf planet

10 Clues: dwarf planet • the first animals in space • the number of stars in space • the colour of the sunset on mars • a star system 4.22 light years away • the only planet that spins clockwise • the biggest planet in the solar system • amount of earths you can fit in the sun • the largest asteroid in our solar system • the first american woman to fly in space

Space Exploration 2023-11-30

Space Exploration crossword puzzle
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  1. a rocky sphere
  2. the planet we live on
  3. an old piece of art
  4. system planets, sun and moon are located here
  5. energy you can see; moving
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  1. something that stores, captures and transfers energy
  2. energy you cannot see
  3. a group of parts that work together
  4. something similar happening over and over again
  5. a person who studies the sun, stars, planets and solar system.

10 Clues: a rocky sphere • an old piece of art • energy you cannot see • the planet we live on • energy you can see; moving • a group of parts that work together • system planets, sun and moon are located here • something similar happening over and over again • something that stores, captures and transfers energy • a person who studies the sun, stars, planets and solar system.

Vocabulary 2025-11-18

Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. An icy, small Solar System body
  2. The star at the center of the solar system
  3. A celestial body orbiting a star
  4. A vehicle that obtains thrust from a reaction engine
  5. A massive, luminous sphere of plasma
  6. The curved path of a celestial object
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  1. All of space and time
  2. Earth's natural satellite
  3. A massive, gravitationally bound system of stars
  4. A person trained to travel in space

10 Clues: All of space and time • Earth's natural satellite • An icy, small Solar System body • A celestial body orbiting a star • A person trained to travel in space • A massive, luminous sphere of plasma • The curved path of a celestial object • The star at the center of the solar system • A massive, gravitationally bound system of stars • ...

The Solar System 2015-11-10

The Solar System crossword puzzle
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  1. looks like it is lying on its side because it orbits the Sun perpendicularly
  2. has a glowing tail called a coma that never faces the Sun
  3. it is called the Red Planet
  4. belt is in between Mars and Jupiter
  5. has a big storm called the Big Red Spot. It has been there for 300 years
  6. it is most known for its rings
  7. it is the only planet known to have liquid water
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  1. it is the second planet from the Sun
  2. are made of rock and are in the atmosphere
  3. it is very hot during the day and is very cold during the night
  4. it is most known for its high winds
  5. the planets orbit around this

12 Clues: it is called the Red Planet • the planets orbit around this • it is most known for its rings • belt is in between Mars and Jupiter • it is most known for its high winds • it is the second planet from the Sun • are made of rock and are in the atmosphere • it is the only planet known to have liquid water • has a glowing tail called a coma that never faces the Sun • ...

Solar System Crossword 2017-05-15

Solar System Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. A dwarf planet.
  2. The red planet.
  3. The hottest planet.
  4. The planet with a large ring around it.
  5. The biggest planet.
  6. A piece of solid rock and/or metallic debris that travels in outer space.
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  1. Cosmic Snowballs.
  2. Spins on its side.
  3. The remains of a meteoroid that survives the fall through the atmosphere and lands on the ground.
  4. Planet that has 14 moons.
  5. The only planet to have liquid water over its surface.
  6. Is visible at night.

12 Clues: A dwarf planet. • The red planet. • Cosmic Snowballs. • Spins on its side. • The hottest planet. • The biggest planet. • Is visible at night. • Planet that has 14 moons. • The planet with a large ring around it. • The only planet to have liquid water over its surface. • A piece of solid rock and/or metallic debris that travels in outer space. • ...

The Solar System 2022-06-10

The Solar System crossword puzzle
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  1. It takes 365 days for the ..... to complete one circuit around the Sun. We call this a year.
  2. Rocky objects revolving around the sun that are too small to be called planets.
  3. The movement of the Earth about its axis.
  4. the whole cosmic system of matter and energy of which Earth, and therefore the human race, is a part.
  5. A body of ice, dust and bits of rock that passes through space leaving a tail of ice and dust behind it
  6. the movement of the Earth around the Sun in its orbit
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  1. the whole cosmic system of matter and energy of which Earth, and therefore the human race, is a part.
  2. A large body of either rock or gas that follows a consistent orbit around a star
  3. The layer of gas around a planet
  4. Orbits around the Earth.
  5. the closest planet to the Sun.
  6. This is the same force that keeps the Earth and the other planets orbiting around the Sun.
  7. This object is 93 million miles from the Earth.

13 Clues: Orbits around the Earth. • the closest planet to the Sun. • The layer of gas around a planet • The movement of the Earth about its axis. • This object is 93 million miles from the Earth. • the movement of the Earth around the Sun in its orbit • Rocky objects revolving around the sun that are too small to be called planets. • ...

The Solar System 2021-12-08

The Solar System crossword puzzle
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  1. The planet we live on
  2. These types of planets have small dense cores surrounded by massive layers of gas
  3. The "Jewel" of the Solar System
  4. Earth's closest planetary neighbor
  5. The biggest planet
  6. Terrestrial planets have a solid and ____ surface
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  1. 16 hours in a day on this planet
  2. Name of our galaxy
  3. A small rocky or metallic body that becomes a ___ if it enters the Earth's atmosphere
  4. What keeps the planets orbiting around the sun
  5. May be a planet one day but not the next
  6. The biggest star in our solar system

12 Clues: Name of our galaxy • The biggest planet • The planet we live on • The "Jewel" of the Solar System • 16 hours in a day on this planet • Earth's closest planetary neighbor • The biggest star in our solar system • May be a planet one day but not the next • What keeps the planets orbiting around the sun • Terrestrial planets have a solid and ____ surface • ...

Solar System crossword 2021-07-25

Solar System crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. the star round which the earth orbits.
  2. the sun together with the group of celestial bodies that are in the suns orbit
  3. a fixed luminous point in the night sky
  4. a piece of rock that has fallen onto earths surface from space
  5. a large body orbiting around a star
  6. a body that enters earths atmosphere appearing as a streak of light
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  1. the distance light travels in a year
  2. a minor planet of the inner Solar System, mostly made of rock and iron
  3. a patch on the sun appearing dark by contrast with its surroundings.
  4. an artificial body placed in orbit round the earth or moon or another planet
  5. the path of a celestial object or satellite round a star or planet
  6. the natural satellite of the earth, visible (mainly at night) by reflected light from the sun

12 Clues: a large body orbiting around a star • the distance light travels in a year • the star round which the earth orbits. • a fixed luminous point in the night sky • a piece of rock that has fallen onto earths surface from space • the path of a celestial object or satellite round a star or planet • a body that enters earths atmosphere appearing as a streak of light • ...

The Solar System 2021-07-25

The Solar System crossword puzzle
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  1. You were born on this planet, hopefully
  2. Made mainly from ices and dust, these objects can form tails millions of km long when they pass near the sun
  3. This planet's axis is so tilted that it orbits the sun on its side.
  4. Chunks of rock, most of which are found between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
  5. This object is at the center of the solar system
  6. Its two satellites are named Phobos and Deimos
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  1. this object is no longer considered to be a planet
  2. Named for the Roman god of sea
  3. The hottest planet
  4. It orbits the sun once every 88 days
  5. This planet is more massive than all of the others combined
  6. This planet possesses the solar system's most impressive system of rings

12 Clues: The hottest planet • Named for the Roman god of sea • It orbits the sun once every 88 days • You were born on this planet, hopefully • Its two satellites are named Phobos and Deimos • This object is at the center of the solar system • this object is no longer considered to be a planet • This planet is more massive than all of the others combined • ...

Solar System Vocab 2023-11-14

Solar System Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. a chunk of rock or dust, traveling through earths atmosphere.
  2. the movement an object around another object.
  3. and every line that passes through earth center in the north and south poles.
  4. the spinning of a planet, on its axis.
  5. a large hit caused by a meteoroid.
  6. a chunk or dust in space.
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  1. planets around the sun and different orbits.
  2. a meteoriod that has hit the earth surface.
  3. astroids that separate inner planets from the outer planets.
  4. the path of act as it revolves around another object.
  5. Rocky of that revolve around the sun that are too small to be planets.
  6. a small of ice, dust, and small, rocky particles.

12 Clues: a chunk or dust in space. • a large hit caused by a meteoroid. • the spinning of a planet, on its axis. • a meteoriod that has hit the earth surface. • planets around the sun and different orbits. • the movement an object around another object. • a small of ice, dust, and small, rocky particles. • the path of act as it revolves around another object. • ...

Solar System Vocabulary 2024-05-15

Solar System Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. massive, bright, sphere of very hot gas called plasma which is held together by its own gravity
  2. The star around which Earth orbits
  3. Spinning motion
  4. The amount of material in something
  5. The only known planet in the solar system to have life
  6. The galaxy in which the solar system resides
  7. The straight line distance through the center of an object, from one side to the other
  8. One complete trip around something in a circular path
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  1. A space body that orbits a planet or asteroid
  2. A large, round object orbiting a star
  3. To move or travel around an object in a curved path
  4. Earth's only natural satellite

12 Clues: Spinning motion • Earth's only natural satellite • The star around which Earth orbits • The amount of material in something • A large, round object orbiting a star • The galaxy in which the solar system resides • A space body that orbits a planet or asteroid • To move or travel around an object in a curved path • One complete trip around something in a circular path • ...

The Solar System 2024-07-13

The Solar System crossword puzzle
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  1. The last planet from the terrestrial group
  2. The sun acts like a giant magnet keeping all the planets in orbit
  3. This planet is quite similar in size to Earth
  4. The process that plants use to make their own food using sunlight
  5. The only planet that contains water on the surface
  6. Covers the surface of Mars, it is the reason why it is called the red planet
  7. The farthest planet from the sun
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  1. It is a giant storm found on Jupiter
  2. It is one of the Ice giants
  3. We make part of this galaxy
  4. The most important star of the Solar system
  5. It's rings is what brings this planet fame

12 Clues: It is one of the Ice giants • We make part of this galaxy • The farthest planet from the sun • It is a giant storm found on Jupiter • The last planet from the terrestrial group • It's rings is what brings this planet fame • The most important star of the Solar system • This planet is quite similar in size to Earth • The only planet that contains water on the surface • ...

Our Solar System 2023-03-09

Our Solar System crossword puzzle
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  1. This only comes out at night
  2. The name of an Ice Giant planet
  3. The closest planet to the Sun
  4. The planet we live on
  5. Known as the Red Planet
  6. All planets circle this
  7. A group of stars joined together
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  1. A twin planet to Earth
  2. The biggest planet in our solar system
  3. The furthest planet from the Sun
  4. These come together to form a constellation
  5. This planet has rings around it

12 Clues: The planet we live on • A twin planet to Earth • Known as the Red Planet • All planets circle this • This only comes out at night • The closest planet to the Sun • The name of an Ice Giant planet • This planet has rings around it • The furthest planet from the Sun • A group of stars joined together • The biggest planet in our solar system • ...

Solar System Overview 2023-02-02

Solar System Overview crossword puzzle
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  1. Machine made to explore the space.
  2. Object that orbits another body in space.
  3. Approximately located between the orbits of the planets Mars and Jupiter
  4. Gaseous planet known for its rings.
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  1. Category of rocky planets, also known as Terrestrial.
  2. Irregularly shaped bodies made mostly of rock.
  3. Biggest planet in the entire solar system.
  4. Inner planet that has intense volcanic activity.
  5. Galaxy where the solar system is located.
  6. Terrestrial planet that contains life.
  7. Category of gaseous planets, also known as Jovian.
  8. Big ball of gases composed mainly of hydrogen and helium.

12 Clues: Machine made to explore the space. • Gaseous planet known for its rings. • Terrestrial planet that contains life. • Object that orbits another body in space. • Galaxy where the solar system is located. • Biggest planet in the entire solar system. • Irregularly shaped bodies made mostly of rock. • Inner planet that has intense volcanic activity. • ...

The solar system 2025-05-17

The solar system crossword puzzle
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  1. A natural satellite that orbits a planet; Earth's moon is visible at night.
  2. A ball of ice and dust that travels around the Sun and has a glowing tail.
  3. The star at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat.
  4. A huge ball of gas that shines in the sky; the Sun is a star.
  5. A small rocky object that orbits the Sun.
  6. A huge group of stars, planets, and other objects in space; the Milky Way is our galaxy.
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  1. A large object that orbits a star; Earth is a planet.
  2. A vehicle designed to travel into space.
  3. The vast area beyond Earth's atmosphere where planets and stars are found.
  4. The fourth planet from the Sun; known as the Red Planet.
  5. The path a planet or moon takes around a star or planet.
  6. The planet we live on; it has land, water, and air.

12 Clues: A vehicle designed to travel into space. • A small rocky object that orbits the Sun. • The planet we live on; it has land, water, and air. • A large object that orbits a star; Earth is a planet. • The fourth planet from the Sun; known as the Red Planet. • The path a planet or moon takes around a star or planet. • ...

The Solar System 2025-02-13

The Solar System crossword puzzle
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  1. What planet is nicknamed the Red Planet?
  2. Name a planet that has rings around it
  3. The closest planet to the Sun.
  4. What planet do we live on?
  5. Unidentifiable Flying Object
  6. What is the hottest planet in the solar system?
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  1. Is the sun a planet or a star?
  2. One of the first astronauts to land on the moon
  3. How many named planets are in the solar system?
  4. The farthest planet from the Sun.
  5. What is the largest planet in the sky?
  6. Name a planet that is cyan-colored

12 Clues: What planet do we live on? • Unidentifiable Flying Object • Is the sun a planet or a star? • The closest planet to the Sun. • The farthest planet from the Sun. • Name a planet that is cyan-colored • Name a planet that has rings around it • What is the largest planet in the sky? • What planet is nicknamed the Red Planet? • One of the first astronauts to land on the moon • ...

The Solar System 2024-10-19

The Solar System crossword puzzle
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  1. What is the name of Earth's satellite?
  2. Our Solar System is part of this larger system.
  3. How long does it take for the Earth to go around the Sun?
  4. Eight of these orbit the Sun.
  5. A dust and ice object that orbits the Sun.
  6. What is the third planet from the sun?
  7. A planet that begins with the letter J.
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  1. What is it called when the sun is blocked out?
  2. What is the force that holds the planets in orbit?
  3. What is one half of the Earth called?
  4. Earth rotates on this once a day.
  5. The centre of our Solar System.

12 Clues: Eight of these orbit the Sun. • The centre of our Solar System. • Earth rotates on this once a day. • What is one half of the Earth called? • What is the name of Earth's satellite? • What is the third planet from the sun? • A planet that begins with the letter J. • A dust and ice object that orbits the Sun. • What is it called when the sun is blocked out? • ...

The solar system 2025-12-03

The solar system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A natural satellite that orbits a planet.
  2. A large astronomical body orbiting a star.
  3. A large, self-luminous ball of gas that generates heat and light through nuclear fusion.
  4. PLANET A planet that is primarily composed of silicate rocks or metals, like Earth or Mars.
  5. SYSTEM The gravitationally bound system of the Sun and the objects that orbit it.
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  1. An icy, small Solar System body that, when passing close to the Sun, warms and begins to release gases, a process called outgassing.
  2. The changes in the visible shape of the Moon, Venus, and Mercury.
  3. A streak of light in the night sky produced by a small particle of space debris burning up in the Earth's atmosphere.
  4. A small, rocky body orbiting the Sun, typically found in the main belt between Mars and Jupiter.
  5. GIANT A large planet composed mainly of hydrogen and helium, such as Jupiter or Saturn.
  6. An astronomical event that occurs when one celestial body is temporarily hidden by another.
  7. The star at the centre of the Solar System.

12 Clues: A natural satellite that orbits a planet. • A large astronomical body orbiting a star. • The star at the centre of the Solar System. • The changes in the visible shape of the Moon, Venus, and Mercury. • SYSTEM The gravitationally bound system of the Sun and the objects that orbit it. • ...

Space 2023-08-03

Space crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Hypothetical beings from other planets or galaxies.
  2. A icy body that orbits the sun, with a glowing tail.
  3. The star at the center of our solar system.
  4. A small rock or particle that burns up in Earth's atmosphere.
  5. An object that orbits around a planet or other celestial body.
  6. System The system of planets and other objects that orbit the sun.
  7. A force that pulls objects towards each other.
  8. The path that an object takes as it revolves around another.
  9. A vehicle that uses engines to propel itself into space.
  10. A large celestial body that orbits around a star.
  11. An instrument used to observe distant objects in space.
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  1. All of space, including galaxies, stars, and planets.
  2. A person trained to travel and work in space.
  3. A luminous ball of gas that shines in space.
  4. A vehicle designed for travel in outer space.
  5. A vehicle designed for travel in space.
  6. A natural satellite that orbits around a planet.
  7. Way Our galaxy, a spiral of stars, gas, and dust.
  8. A huge system of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.
  9. A person who studies stars, planets, and other celestial objects.

20 Clues: A vehicle designed for travel in space. • The star at the center of our solar system. • A luminous ball of gas that shines in space. • A person trained to travel and work in space. • A vehicle designed for travel in outer space. • A force that pulls objects towards each other. • A natural satellite that orbits around a planet. • ...

Planets 2015-04-28

Planets crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Known as a dwarf planet and know longer known as part of the 8 planets.
  2. Furthest from the sun and fourth largest in the solar system.
  3. Seventh planet from the sun and the third largest in the solar system.
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  1. It has a ring around it and it is the second largest planet.
  2. Largest planet in the solar system
  3. Comes out at night and it is white.
  4. It is the smallest planet and closest to the sun.
  5. Is the brightest of the planets and is second furthest from the sun.
  6. The planet everyone lives on.
  7. Referred to as the red planet.

10 Clues: The planet everyone lives on. • Referred to as the red planet. • Largest planet in the solar system • Comes out at night and it is white. • It is the smallest planet and closest to the sun. • It has a ring around it and it is the second largest planet. • Furthest from the sun and fourth largest in the solar system. • ...

Earth, Moon, and Sun Vocab 2025-05-05

Earth, Moon, and Sun Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. a planet outside our solar system
  2. the relative size of things
  3. a moon outside our solar system
  4. or easier to see
  5. something we observe to be similar over and over again
  6. the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
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  1. when the Moon is completely dark
  2. the border between light and dark on the Moon
  3. an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it
  4. the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system

10 Clues: or easier to see • the relative size of things • a moon outside our solar system • when the Moon is completely dark • a planet outside our solar system • the border between light and dark on the Moon • something we observe to be similar over and over again • the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system • ...

MOONS, SEASONS, TIDES, AND ECLIPSE CROSSWORD 2013-04-25

MOONS, SEASONS, TIDES, AND ECLIPSE CROSSWORD crossword puzzle
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  1. THE MOON IS TILTED ON THIS
  2. TIDE THE WATER IS LOWERING
  3. IT GETS HOT OUT THERE
  4. IT GETS COLD OUT THERE
  5. TIDE THE WATER IS RISING
  6. WHAT CAUSES THE SEASONS
  7. MORE THAN 1/2
  8. THE TILT OF THE EARTH
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  1. ASTROMINCAL UNIT
  2. ECLIPSE THIS IS A RARE ECLIPSE
  3. LESS THAN 1/2
  4. MOON THE SKY IS 100% LIT
  5. LOSING
  6. THE MOON CAUSES THIS
  7. ECLIPSE THE MOON TURNS MEDUIM DARK
  8. SIDE OF THE MOON YOU NEVER SEE
  9. PHASES TRANSITIONS MOONS GO THROUGH
  10. BLACKNESS WHERE THE PLANETS ARE
  11. GAINING
  12. THE SOLAR SYSTEM DOES THIS

20 Clues: LOSING • GAINING • LESS THAN 1/2 • MORE THAN 1/2 • ASTROMINCAL UNIT • THE MOON CAUSES THIS • IT GETS HOT OUT THERE • THE TILT OF THE EARTH • IT GETS COLD OUT THERE • WHAT CAUSES THE SEASONS • THE MOON IS TILTED ON THIS • THE SOLAR SYSTEM DOES THIS • MOON THE SKY IS 100% LIT • TIDE THE WATER IS RISING • ECLIPSE THIS IS A RARE ECLIPSE • SIDE OF THE MOON YOU NEVER SEE • ...

Observing the Solar System 2017-05-04

Observing the Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a natural satellite that revolves around a planet
  2. the middle layer of the Sun's atmosphere
  3. an oval shape that the orbits of most planets follow
  4. huge reddish loops of gas that link different parts of sunspot regions
  5. means "crown"
  6. system where the Earth and the other planets revolve around the Sun
  7. eruptions of gas from the Sun - cause the Northern Lights
  8. energy producing process in the sun where hydrogen atoms join together to form helium
  9. system where the Earth is at the center of the revolving planets
  10. the inner layer of the Sun's atmosphere
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  1. thin streams of electrically charged particles
  2. means "color"
  3. areas of gas on the Sun's surface that are cooler than the gases around them
  4. the outermost layer of the sun's interior where gases rise and cool
  5. central region of the Sun that produces a lot of energy
  6. middle layer of the Sin's interior that transfers energy
  7. means "light"
  8. scientist that found that the orbit of each planet is an ellipse

18 Clues: means "color" • means "crown" • means "light" • the inner layer of the Sun's atmosphere • the middle layer of the Sun's atmosphere • thin streams of electrically charged particles • a natural satellite that revolves around a planet • an oval shape that the orbits of most planets follow • central region of the Sun that produces a lot of energy • ...

Space and Universe Crossword 2017-05-16

Space and Universe Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Is the Smallest planet
  2. Largest planet in Solar system
  3. Live in the Solar system, orbits the Sun
  4. Has rings around it and made up of gas
  5. a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction.
  6. Is a giant planet made up of Ice
  7. A force that attracts a body (planet)
  8. Starts with the Letter M, and it orbits around the Earth
  9. Is the fourth planet from the Sun, sometimes known as the 'Red Planet'
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  1. Thousands and billions live in the sky
  2. Space and everything in it, including stars, planets, galaxies etc
  3. An effort to explain what happened at the very beginning of the universe
  4. Only planet that is named after Greek mythology
  5. medium star
  6. Where rockets shoot up into
  7. We live on it
  8. Is the second planet from the Sun

17 Clues: medium star • We live on it • Is the Smallest planet • Where rockets shoot up into • Largest planet in Solar system • Is a giant planet made up of Ice • Is the second planet from the Sun • A force that attracts a body (planet) • Thousands and billions live in the sky • Has rings around it and made up of gas • Live in the Solar system, orbits the Sun • ...

The Planets in Our Solar System (no pluto) 2017-04-18

The Planets in Our Solar System (no pluto) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. this planet has the longest rotation period of any planet in the Solar System
  2. the second-smallest planet in the Solar System, after Mercury
  3. a giant planet with a mass one-thousandth that of the Sun
  4. the seventh planet from the Sun
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  1. the eighth and farthest known planet from the Sun in the Solar System. In the Solar System, it is the fourth-largest planet by diameter, the third-most-massive planet, and the densest giant planet
  2. a gas giant with an average radius about nine times that of Earth
  3. the smallest and innermost planet in the Solar System
  4. the _______ or otherwise known as the World is the third planet from the Sun and the only object in the Universe known to harbor life

8 Clues: the seventh planet from the Sun • the smallest and innermost planet in the Solar System • a giant planet with a mass one-thousandth that of the Sun • the second-smallest planet in the Solar System, after Mercury • a gas giant with an average radius about nine times that of Earth • this planet has the longest rotation period of any planet in the Solar System • ...

The Solar System 2020-02-19

The Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. It used to be a planet, now no more!
  2. The most famous comet
  3. Comets are made of ______ and gas
  4. They became extinct because of a meteor impact
  5. It's at the centre of the Solar System
  6. It takes 225 days to orbit around the Sun
  7. The material the first four planets are made of
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  1. It's the fifth planet from the Sun
  2. Number of minutes the light takes to travel from the Sun to the Earth
  3. They orbit around the Sun but they don't have a tail
  4. The mission that orbited Mercury in 2012.
  5. Saturn's moon

12 Clues: Saturn's moon • The most famous comet • Comets are made of ______ and gas • It's the fifth planet from the Sun • It used to be a planet, now no more! • It's at the centre of the Solar System • The mission that orbited Mercury in 2012. • It takes 225 days to orbit around the Sun • They became extinct because of a meteor impact • The material the first four planets are made of • ...

Solar system hard 2020-05-22

Solar system hard crossword puzzle
Across
  1. it is the closest dwarf to the sun
  2. it could be a possible dwarf planet
  3. it is bigger than mercury
  4. it is oval in shape
  5. it is the second reddest object in the solar system
  6. has 53 moons not named yet
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  1. it is bigger than mercury and a moon of Jupiter
  2. it is an asteroid
  3. it has a diameter of 1070 km
  4. it is a moon of Pluto
  5. it has potato shaped moons
  6. it has a moon called Vanth

12 Clues: it is an asteroid • it is oval in shape • it is a moon of Pluto • it is bigger than mercury • it has potato shaped moons • it has a moon called Vanth • has 53 moons not named yet • it has a diameter of 1070 km • it is the closest dwarf to the sun • it could be a possible dwarf planet • it is bigger than mercury and a moon of Jupiter • ...

Solar System Crossword 2021-10-21

Solar System Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The star at the center of our solar system
  2. a small rocky body orbiting the sun
  3. A large cloud of dust and gas in space
  4. A measure of the force of gravity on an object
  5. the amount of matter in an object
  6. A testable prediction, often implied by a theory
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  1. A summary based on evidence or facts
  2. A representation of an object or event
  3. A sphere in space that orbits a star
  4. to watch something happening
  5. A force of attraction between objects that is due to their masses.
  6. facts that support your idea

12 Clues: to watch something happening • facts that support your idea • the amount of matter in an object • a small rocky body orbiting the sun • A summary based on evidence or facts • A sphere in space that orbits a star • A representation of an object or event • A large cloud of dust and gas in space • The star at the center of our solar system • ...

The Solar System 2022-03-13

The Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The hottest planet
  2. One of the two ice giants
  3. The oval shaped path an object follows as it revolves around the sun
  4. A system of objects in space that include at least one star, planets and other space debris
  5. The number of planets that are in our solar system
  6. The only planet that is known to support life
  7. Sometimes called the "red planet"
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  1. The eight planets revolve around this
  2. The largest planet
  3. Planets that have some, but not all characteristics of regular planets
  4. Famous for it's rings
  5. The smallest planet

12 Clues: The hottest planet • The largest planet • The smallest planet • Famous for it's rings • One of the two ice giants • Sometimes called the "red planet" • The eight planets revolve around this • The only planet that is known to support life • The number of planets that are in our solar system • The oval shaped path an object follows as it revolves around the sun • ...

The Solar System 2017-05-15

The Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Planet that has 14 moons.
  2. Is visible at night.
  3. A dwarf planet.
  4. A piece of solid rock and/or metallic debris that travels in outer space.
  5. The biggest planet.
  6. The red planet.
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  1. Spins on its side.
  2. The planet with a large ring around it.
  3. The remains of a meteoroid that survives the fall through the atmosphere and lands on the ground.
  4. Cosmic Snowballs.
  5. The hottest planet.
  6. The only planet to have liquid water over its surface.

12 Clues: A dwarf planet. • The red planet. • Cosmic Snowballs. • Spins on its side. • The hottest planet. • The biggest planet. • Is visible at night. • Planet that has 14 moons. • The planet with a large ring around it. • The only planet to have liquid water over its surface. • A piece of solid rock and/or metallic debris that travels in outer space. • ...

Solar System Crossword 2017-05-17

Solar System Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Now a dwarf planet
  2. Candy bar
  3. Known for its ring
  4. Closest planet to the sun
  5. We have 8 of these
  6. The largest planet
  7. What the planets do around the sun
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  1. Seventh planet from the sun
  2. A giant fire ball
  3. Astronauts fly in them
  4. Way
  5. Humans live here

12 Clues: Way • Candy bar • Humans live here • A giant fire ball • Now a dwarf planet • Known for its ring • We have 8 of these • The largest planet • Astronauts fly in them • Closest planet to the sun • Seventh planet from the sun • What the planets do around the sun

The Solar System 2017-05-18

The Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The star at the centre of the Solar System
  2. A vehicle designed to travel to space
  3. Well-known for its rings
  4. The closest planet to the sun
  5. Comes out in the sky when it gets dark
  6. There is lots of them in the sky at night
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  1. The planet that spins on its side
  2. The largest planet
  3. There is nine of them
  4. The planet we live on
  5. Now a dwarf planet
  6. Chocolate bar: _____ bar

12 Clues: The largest planet • Now a dwarf planet • There is nine of them • The planet we live on • Well-known for its rings • Chocolate bar: _____ bar • The closest planet to the sun • The planet that spins on its side • A vehicle designed to travel to space • Comes out in the sky when it gets dark • There is lots of them in the sky at night • The star at the centre of the Solar System

The Solar System 2015-04-11

The Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Famous for its rings
  2. The closest planet to the sun
  3. The largest planet
  4. An icey rock that has a bright tail when it comes close to the sun
  5. The planet with the most distance between it and the sun
  6. Known as the 'Red Planet'
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  1. Our sun is a...
  2. Coldest planet in the solar system
  3. Takes 365 day to rotate the sun
  4. An instrument that scientists use to observe planets
  5. Star at the center of our solar system
  6. Closest planet to Earth and known as the evening star

12 Clues: Our sun is a... • The largest planet • Famous for its rings • Known as the 'Red Planet' • The closest planet to the sun • Takes 365 day to rotate the sun • Coldest planet in the solar system • Star at the center of our solar system • An instrument that scientists use to observe planets • Closest planet to Earth and known as the evening star • ...

The Solar System 2024-01-30

The Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the only planet known to support life because of its temperature, the amount of water on and below its surface, and the mix of gases in its atmosphere all make life possible. (p. 3)
  2. the smallest of the terrestrial planets and the one that is closest to the sun. (p. 2)
  3. The planet that tilts almost completely on its side (p. 5)
  4. A __________ system is a system of objects in space that includes at least one star, planets, their moons, asteroids, comets, and other space debris (p. 1)
  5. the largest planet in our solar system and has seventy-nine different moons that we know of! (p. 4)
  6. The planet most famous for its rings with moons that maybe able to support life. (p. 4)
  7. sometimes called the “red planet” because large amounts of iron in the soil give it a reddish color. (p. 3)
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  1. The farthest planet from the sun. (p. 5)
  2. It is the hottest planet because it has a very dense atmosphere. (p. 2)
  3. The four closest planets to the sun are made up mainly of rock and metal. Each has a solid surface and is known as a _____________ planet. (p. 2)
  4. Objects are held in orbit by the force of _________. (p. 1)
  5. the oval-shaped path an object follows as it revolves around another object in space (p. 1)

12 Clues: The farthest planet from the sun. (p. 5) • The planet that tilts almost completely on its side (p. 5) • Objects are held in orbit by the force of _________. (p. 1) • It is the hottest planet because it has a very dense atmosphere. (p. 2) • the smallest of the terrestrial planets and the one that is closest to the sun. (p. 2) • ...

our solar system 2023-03-28

our solar system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. belt located between mars and Jupiter
  2. a planet you can’t stand on
  3. named after the roman God of war
  4. the biggest planet in our solar system
  5. the planet we live on
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  1. belt this planet is made of a ring of icy bodies
  2. a planet with a rocky mantle
  3. coldest planet
  4. the closest star to the earth
  5. only planet not visible to the naked eye
  6. smallest planet in the solar system
  7. a Disney’s dog was named after this former planet

12 Clues: coldest planet • the planet we live on • a planet you can’t stand on • a planet with a rocky mantle • the closest star to the earth • named after the roman God of war • smallest planet in the solar system • the biggest planet in our solar system • belt located between mars and Jupiter • only planet not visible to the naked eye • ...

Solar System Vocabulary 2024-05-15

Solar System Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A space body that orbits a planet or asteroid
  2. Earth's only natural satellite
  3. The only known planet in the solar system to have life
  4. massive, bright, sphere of very hot gas called plasma which is held together by its own gravity
  5. The galaxy in which the solar system resides
  6. A large, round object orbiting a star
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  1. One complete trip around something in a circular path
  2. The straight line distance through the center of an object, from one side to the other
  3. The star around which Earth orbits
  4. The amount of material in something
  5. To move or travel around an object in a curved path
  6. Spinning motion

12 Clues: Spinning motion • Earth's only natural satellite • The star around which Earth orbits • The amount of material in something • A large, round object orbiting a star • The galaxy in which the solar system resides • A space body that orbits a planet or asteroid • To move or travel around an object in a curved path • One complete trip around something in a circular path • ...

Solar System Review 2023-04-20

Solar System Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are known as ____ giants
  2. farthest planet from the Sun
  3. when planets make a trip around the sun
  4. the moon phase when we don't see the moon (moon is between the Earth and Sun)
  5. when the planets spin
  6. the largest planet
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  1. the moon phase when we see half of the moon
  2. the moon phase when we see the entire moon
  3. Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are known as this type of planet
  4. we experience these because of the Earth's tilted axis and the Earth's revolution
  5. the closest planet to the Sun
  6. the smallest planet
  7. The Sun is about ____ billion years old.

13 Clues: the largest planet • the smallest planet • when the planets spin • farthest planet from the Sun • the closest planet to the Sun • when planets make a trip around the sun • The Sun is about ____ billion years old. • the moon phase when we see the entire moon • the moon phase when we see half of the moon • Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are known as ____ giants • ...

Solar System Terminology 2025-05-05

Solar System Terminology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - A large glowing sphere of gas held together by its own gravity.
  2. Axis - An imaginary line around which an object rotates or spins.
  3. - A bowl-shaped hole that has been blasted out of a surface.
  4. - A very small rocky object in space.
  5. - A small rocky object that orbits the Sun. Not large enough to be pulled into a spherical shape.
  6. Distance - The distance between an object and the body it is orbiting.
  7. Period - The amount of time it takes for an object to complete one orbit.
  8. Plane - An imaginary flat surface on which you could trace out Earth's path around the Sun.
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  1. - Anything that is outside of Earth.
  2. - A path that an object makes when it is traveling around another object.
  3. Planet - Meets parts one and two of a planet definition, but not part three.
  4. - An object that orbits a planet.
  5. - The spinning motion of an object.
  6. - This has the following properties: orbits the sun, has a large enough mass that its own gravity makes it spherical, and there are no other objects in its orbital neighborhood similar to its size.

14 Clues: - An object that orbits a planet. • - The spinning motion of an object. • - Anything that is outside of Earth. • - A very small rocky object in space. • - A bowl-shaped hole that has been blasted out of a surface. • - A large glowing sphere of gas held together by its own gravity. • Axis - An imaginary line around which an object rotates or spins. • ...

Saturn's Fact Filled Crossword 2015-04-01

Saturn's Fact Filled Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Saturn has at least 62 _____.
  2. Saturn is so big it could hold 760 ______ inside.
  3. If there was a pool of water big enough Saturn would ______.
  4. Saturn is a gas giant planet made up of mostly ________ and helium.
  5. Saturn is the farthest planet _______ from Earth to the naked human eye.
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  1. Saturn is the _____ planet from the sun.
  2. Saturn is the ______ largest planet in our solar system.
  3. Saturn has the lowest _______ of all the planets.
  4. Although other planets in our solar system have _____ Saturn`s are the most spectacular.
  5. Saturn's largest moon _____ is the second largest moon in our solar system.

10 Clues: Saturn has at least 62 _____. • Saturn is the _____ planet from the sun. • Saturn is so big it could hold 760 ______ inside. • Saturn has the lowest _______ of all the planets. • Saturn is the ______ largest planet in our solar system. • If there was a pool of water big enough Saturn would ______. • Saturn is a gas giant planet made up of mostly ________ and helium. • ...

Space 2023-10-16

Space crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Another name for these is shooting stars
  2. This is the belief that the sun is in the middle of the Solar System
  3. These are believed to be pieces leftover from the creation of the Solar System
  4. This is the biggest planet
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  1. These are groups of stars put together to make a pattern
  2. This is what keeps planets in orbit
  3. Planets Pluto is the most famous one of these
  4. There are more than 165 of these in the Solar System
  5. This planet is the closest to the sun
  6. These are composed of ice rock and gas

10 Clues: This is the biggest planet • This is what keeps planets in orbit • This planet is the closest to the sun • These are composed of ice rock and gas • Another name for these is shooting stars • Planets Pluto is the most famous one of these • There are more than 165 of these in the Solar System • These are groups of stars put together to make a pattern • ...

The Outer Planets 2024-09-19

The Outer Planets crossword puzzle
Across
  1. It is the biggest planet in our solar system.
  2. There are thousands of ... around Saturn.
  3. Huge ... move clouds of gas around Jupiter, and they make beautiful colours in the atmosphere.
  4. It is the second biggest planet in our solar system, and the sixth planet from the sun.
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  1. Saturn has lakes, but they are made of ...., not water.
  2. The ... planets are the farthest away from the sun.
  3. The rings are made of billions of pieces of... and ice.
  4. The farthest planet from the sun.
  5. They are made of hydrogen, helium, and other...
  6. The seventh planet in the solar system.

10 Clues: The farthest planet from the sun. • The seventh planet in the solar system. • There are thousands of ... around Saturn. • It is the biggest planet in our solar system. • They are made of hydrogen, helium, and other... • The ... planets are the farthest away from the sun. • Saturn has lakes, but they are made of ...., not water. • ...

Ecilpes 2025-11-16

Ecilpes crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The path objects travel in space
  2. Eclipse Earth blocks the Sun’s light from the Moon
  3. When Sun, Moon and Earth line up
  4. Eclipse Moon blocks the Sun
  5. Star at the centre of our Solar System
  6. Different shapes of the Moon we see
  7. Caused when light is blocked
  8. Moon Moon phase when lunar eclipses can happen
  9. Planet where we live, can block sunlight
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  1. Movement around another object (like the Moon around Earth)
  2. Eclipse Sun or Moon is fully covered
  3. Eclipse Sun or Moon is partly covered
  4. Force that keeps Moon in orbit
  5. Darkest part of the shadow
  6. Eclipse Ring of sunlight around the Moon
  7. Moon Moon phase when solar eclipses can happen
  8. Lighter outer shadow
  9. Where eclipses occur
  10. Earth’s natural satellite

19 Clues: Lighter outer shadow • Where eclipses occur • Earth’s natural satellite • Darkest part of the shadow • Caused when light is blocked • Force that keeps Moon in orbit • Eclipse Moon blocks the Sun • The path objects travel in space • When Sun, Moon and Earth line up • Different shapes of the Moon we see • Star at the centre of our Solar System • ...

Ecilpes 2025-11-16

Ecilpes crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The path objects travel in space
  2. Eclipse Earth blocks the Sun’s light from the Moon
  3. When Sun, Moon and Earth line up
  4. Eclipse Moon blocks the Sun
  5. Star at the centre of our Solar System
  6. Different shapes of the Moon we see
  7. Caused when light is blocked
  8. Moon Moon phase when lunar eclipses can happen
  9. Planet where we live, can block sunlight
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  1. Movement around another object (like the Moon around Earth)
  2. Eclipse Sun or Moon is fully covered
  3. Eclipse Sun or Moon is partly covered
  4. Force that keeps Moon in orbit
  5. Darkest part of the shadow
  6. Eclipse Ring of sunlight around the Moon
  7. Moon Moon phase when solar eclipses can happen
  8. Lighter outer shadow
  9. Where eclipses occur
  10. Earth’s natural satellite

19 Clues: Lighter outer shadow • Where eclipses occur • Earth’s natural satellite • Darkest part of the shadow • Caused when light is blocked • Force that keeps Moon in orbit • Eclipse Moon blocks the Sun • The path objects travel in space • When Sun, Moon and Earth line up • Different shapes of the Moon we see • Star at the centre of our Solar System • ...

Geology, Meteorology and Astronomy 2021-06-19

Geology, Meteorology and Astronomy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Is the eighth and farthest-known Solar planet from the Sun
  2. Which planet has only two moon
  3. Is the seventh planet from the Sun. Its name is a reference to the Greek god of the sky
  4. Suturn's largest moon
  5. This word means to spin on an axis
  6. Is the study of earth
  7. Is the study of rock
  8. What planet rotates 243 days and its revolusyon 225 days?
  9. The measure of the amount of the heat energy in the atmospheric
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  1. What is the largest planet in our solar system
  2. Is the amount of water vapor in the air
  3. This planet is the largest among the inner planets. And it's rotation is every 24 hours
  4. Describes how fast the air is moving fast a certain point
  5. It deals with the study of rock layers
  6. Is derived from ancient greek meaning "high in the air"
  7. The study of atmospheric phenomena
  8. What is the center of our solar system
  9. Jupiter's largest moon
  10. Which type of soil is made up of very tiny grains of rock
  11. Which layer of the earth do plants and animals live on?

20 Clues: Is the study of rock • Suturn's largest moon • Is the study of earth • Jupiter's largest moon • Which planet has only two moon • The study of atmospheric phenomena • This word means to spin on an axis • It deals with the study of rock layers • What is the center of our solar system • Is the amount of water vapor in the air • What is the largest planet in our solar system • ...

Planets 2021-12-07

Planets crossword puzzle
Across
  1. It is the first planet so far away from the Earth that it can only be seen with the use of a telescope.
  2. It is the only planet which has ring in it.
  3. It is the closest planet to the sun in the solar system.
  4. It is the coldest planet in the solar system
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  1. It is the hottest planet in the solar system.
  2. It is the brightest planet in our solar system.
  3. This planet has 2 moons that is Deimos and
  4. It is the only planet which exists life.

8 Clues: It is the only planet which exists life. • This planet has 2 moons that is Deimos and • It is the only planet which has ring in it. • It is the coldest planet in the solar system • It is the hottest planet in the solar system. • It is the brightest planet in our solar system. • It is the closest planet to the sun in the solar system. • ...

The Planets 2022-09-27

The Planets crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the smallest terrestrial planet; the smallest plant in the Solar System
  2. the farthest planet from the sun; the smallest of the gas giants
  3. the most widely searched planet for life
  4. the biggest planet of our solar system; one of the five visible planets
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  1. the second-largest planet in the Solar System; has a total of 82 confirmed moons
  2. the biggest of the ice giants; the only planet known to rotate on its side
  3. the second planet from the sun; the 6th largest planet in the Solar System
  4. is around 4.5 billion years old

8 Clues: is around 4.5 billion years old • the most widely searched planet for life • the farthest planet from the sun; the smallest of the gas giants • the smallest terrestrial planet; the smallest plant in the Solar System • the biggest planet of our solar system; one of the five visible planets • ...

Geology, Meteorology and Astronomy 2021-06-19

Geology, Meteorology and Astronomy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Suturn's largest moon
  2. What planet rotates 243 days and its revolusyon 225 days?
  3. What is the largest planet in our solar system
  4. This word means to spin on an axis
  5. Which layer of the earth do plants and animals live on?
  6. Is the study of rock
  7. Which planet has only two moon
  8. Jupiter's largest moon
  9. Which type of soil is made up of very tiny grains of rock
  10. This planet is the largest among the inner planets. And it's rotation is every 24 hours
  11. Is derived from ancient greek meaning "high in the air"
Down
  1. Is the eighth and farthest-known Solar planet from the Sun
  2. The measure of the amount of the heat energy in the atmospheric
  3. It deals with the study of rock layers
  4. Describes how fast the air is moving fast a certain point
  5. Is the seventh planet from the Sun. Its name is a reference to the Greek god of the sky
  6. Is the study of earth
  7. What is the center of our solar system
  8. Is the amount of water vapor in the air
  9. The study of atmospheric phenomena

20 Clues: Is the study of rock • Suturn's largest moon • Is the study of earth • Jupiter's largest moon • Which planet has only two moon • This word means to spin on an axis • The study of atmospheric phenomena • It deals with the study of rock layers • What is the center of our solar system • Is the amount of water vapor in the air • What is the largest planet in our solar system • ...

The Solar System 2020-05-14

The Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the average distance from Earth to Sun - 150 million km
  2. an object that orbits the Sun and has nearly a spherical shape
  3. millions of small, rocky objects that orbit the Sun in the belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. "Resembling a star"
  4. an attractive force that exists between all objects that have mass
  5. the largest object in the solar system, it's a star
  6. the Sun and group of objects that move around it make up the solar system
  7. the four planets closest to the sun, which are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. Made mainly of solid rocky materials
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  1. the time it takes an object to travel once around the Sun
  2. A spherical object that orbits the Sun. It is not a moon of another planet and is in the region of the solar system where there are many objects orbiting near it.
  3. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Made mainly of ice and gases such as hydrogen and helium. (Gas giants.)
  4. It's made of gas, dust, and ice and moves around the Sun in an oval-shaped orbit
  5. the path an object follows as it moves around another object

12 Clues: the largest object in the solar system, it's a star • the average distance from Earth to Sun - 150 million km • the time it takes an object to travel once around the Sun • the path an object follows as it moves around another object • an object that orbits the Sun and has nearly a spherical shape • ...

Solar System Crossword 2020-08-30

Solar System Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This planet was reclassified as a dwarf planet
  2. The sun is a ________.
  3. This planet has the moons Phobos and Deimos
  4. One solar body moves into the shadow of another
  5. Earth spinning on its axis every 24 hours
  6. What is the center of our solar system?
  7. This is Earth's satellite
  8. Which planet has the most number of rings?
Down
  1. This planet is famous for its red spot
  2. Objects moving around space made of ice and dust
  3. Closest planet to the sun
  4. They form a belt around the inner planets

12 Clues: The sun is a ________. • Closest planet to the sun • This is Earth's satellite • This planet is famous for its red spot • What is the center of our solar system? • They form a belt around the inner planets • Earth spinning on its axis every 24 hours • Which planet has the most number of rings? • This planet has the moons Phobos and Deimos • ...

The Solar System 2021-04-07

The Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the gas giants are mostly made of hydrogen and
  2. this planet has the fastest orbit - 88 days!
  3. the planet with the nastiest atmosphere
  4. the word that describes Uranus's rotation
  5. the chemical that makes Uranus look blue
  6. what it is that makes Mars look red
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  1. this planet is so big it could almost be a star
  2. a "shooting star"
  3. space rocks that actually strike Earth
  4. the largest of the dwarf planets
  5. that planet that is least dense, it could float
  6. Jupiter has 79 of these!

12 Clues: a "shooting star" • Jupiter has 79 of these! • the largest of the dwarf planets • what it is that makes Mars look red • space rocks that actually strike Earth • the planet with the nastiest atmosphere • the chemical that makes Uranus look blue • the word that describes Uranus's rotation • this planet has the fastest orbit - 88 days! • ...

OUR SOLAR SYSTEM 2021-11-05

OUR SOLAR SYSTEM crossword puzzle
Across
  1. apartments backward movement of a planet
  2. discover three major laws of planetary motion
  3. provided number of scientific insight
  4. proposed earth and other planets orbit the sun
  5. the point of which the planet is furthest from the sun
  6. a unit measurement equal to 149.6 million
  7. three laws of motion
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  1. the point of orbit being closest to the sun
  2. objects ranging from one kilometer to hundreds of kilometers in diameter
  3. deviation of a curve
  4. oval shape that is centered on two points instead of a single point
  5. one of two fixed points used to define an ellipse

12 Clues: deviation of a curve • three laws of motion • provided number of scientific insight • apartments backward movement of a planet • a unit measurement equal to 149.6 million • the point of orbit being closest to the sun • discover three major laws of planetary motion • proposed earth and other planets orbit the sun • one of two fixed points used to define an ellipse • ...

Our solar system 2023-01-30

Our solar system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. planet with 14 moons
  2. The outer planets are thought to be made of mostly_
  3. _____ planets - four planets found inside the asteroid belt
  4. One year on this planet lasts 88 days
  5. Now called as a dwarf planet
  6. a group of stars, gas and dust that is held together by gravity
Down
  1. Largest planet
  2. Hottest planet
  3. has 167 large volcanoes and is the hottest of all planets
  4. beautiful lights seen over the polar regions
  5. Smallest planet
  6. Saturns rings are made of dust, rock, and _____
  7. causes tides on Earth
  8. Ceres Pluto Haumea and Eris are these small type of planets

14 Clues: Largest planet • Hottest planet • Smallest planet • planet with 14 moons • causes tides on Earth • Now called as a dwarf planet • One year on this planet lasts 88 days • beautiful lights seen over the polar regions • Saturns rings are made of dust, rock, and _____ • The outer planets are thought to be made of mostly_ • has 167 large volcanoes and is the hottest of all planets • ...

the solar system 2023-03-20

the solar system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. made up of 2 non-metals that both start with an h
  2. it takes 248 years to complete one full orbit
  3. the planet is yellow and white
  4. belt this is the largest thing in the solar system in diameter/km
  5. the planet we live on
  6. the planet is dark grey
  7. it takes this planet 11.8 years to complete a full orbit
  8. it is the hottest planet
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  1. this planet is the same colour as the sky
  2. this has no colour
  3. the temperature is between -226 and -197 degrees celcius
  4. this planet is made up of a material that is used for a 5 cent coin

12 Clues: this has no colour • the planet we live on • the planet is dark grey • it is the hottest planet • the planet is yellow and white • this planet is the same colour as the sky • it takes 248 years to complete one full orbit • made up of 2 non-metals that both start with an h • the temperature is between -226 and -197 degrees celcius • ...

the solar system 2013-10-16

the solar system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the red planet
  2. where we live
  3. some-one who walks in space
  4. a mode of transport that takes you to space
  5. way the galaxy we live in
  6. saturn has these
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  1. a gas ball
  2. we live on one
  3. the planet closest to the sun
  4. what the rings of saturn are made of
  5. this the everning star
  6. how many plants are there?

12 Clues: a gas ball • where we live • we live on one • the red planet • saturn has these • this the everning star • way the galaxy we live in • how many plants are there? • some-one who walks in space • the planet closest to the sun • what the rings of saturn are made of • a mode of transport that takes you to space

Our Solar System 2014-04-09

Our Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. has very colorful rings
  2. planet with similar size and mass to earth
  3. star at the center of our solar system
  4. rocky solid planets (2 words)
  5. farthest planet from the sun
  6. its soil contains rust, making it red
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  1. region of rock fragments between Mars and Jupiter
  2. a natural satellite that revolves around a planet
  3. its soil contains rust, making it red
  4. it's blue color is caused by high levels of methane
  5. largest planet
  6. last four planets from the sun (2 words)
  7. only planet that supports life

13 Clues: largest planet • has very colorful rings • farthest planet from the sun • rocky solid planets (2 words) • only planet that supports life • its soil contains rust, making it red • its soil contains rust, making it red • star at the center of our solar system • last four planets from the sun (2 words) • planet with similar size and mass to earth • ...

The Solar System 2015-03-08

The Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This planet has 63 moons
  2. This planet is blue in color
  3. The closest planet to the Sun
  4. The only planet that has rings
  5. The number of planets in our Solar System
  6. This used to be called a planet
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  1. This planet has no moons
  2. This is nicknamed the Red Planet
  3. The distance light travels in a year
  4. Another name for a planet's movement
  5. The third planet from the Sun
  6. Our Sun is also a

12 Clues: Our Sun is also a • This planet has no moons • This planet has 63 moons • This planet is blue in color • The closest planet to the Sun • The third planet from the Sun • The only planet that has rings • This used to be called a planet • This is nicknamed the Red Planet • The distance light travels in a year • Another name for a planet's movement • ...

Solar System Crossword 2017-05-18

Solar System Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The largest planet
  2. What you wake up to in the morning
  3. Closest to the sun
  4. There are 9 of them
  5. The planet we live on
  6. Spins on its side
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  1. There are hundreds of them
  2. Well known for its rings
  3. Comes out at night
  4. Aliens fly in them
  5. Now a dwarf planet
  6. Chocolate bar

12 Clues: Chocolate bar • Spins on its side • Comes out at night • Aliens fly in them • The largest planet • Closest to the sun • Now a dwarf planet • There are 9 of them • The planet we live on • Well known for its rings • There are hundreds of them • What you wake up to in the morning

Solar System Crossword 2017-05-18

Solar System Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The largest planet in the solar system.
  2. Gets its name from the god of the sea.
  3. This planet has lots of rings.
  4. It can rain acid here.
  5. These can be seen in the sky at night.
  6. The object that orbits Earth.
Down
  1. The planet closest to the sun.
  2. The coldest planet in the solar system.
  3. The planets revolve around this.
  4. Some scientists don't think I'm a planet anymore.
  5. The planet we live on.
  6. The red planet next to earth.

12 Clues: The planet we live on. • It can rain acid here. • The red planet next to earth. • The object that orbits Earth. • The planet closest to the sun. • This planet has lots of rings. • The planets revolve around this. • Gets its name from the god of the sea. • These can be seen in the sky at night. • The largest planet in the solar system. • The coldest planet in the solar system. • ...

Solar System Review 2022-01-04

Solar System Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. can float in water
  2. eclipse with earth's shadow on the moon
  3. the ability to reflect light
  4. covered in rusty minerals
  5. the hottest planet
  6. space rock that hits the ground
  7. has the most variable temperature
Down
  1. the type of planet J, S, U, N are
  2. discovered moons of Jupiter
  3. backward rotation of venus
  4. the sun is at the center of the solar system
  5. giant red spot on it

12 Clues: can float in water • the hottest planet • giant red spot on it • covered in rusty minerals • backward rotation of venus • discovered moons of Jupiter • the ability to reflect light • space rock that hits the ground • the type of planet J, S, U, N are • has the most variable temperature • eclipse with earth's shadow on the moon • the sun is at the center of the solar system

Our Solar system 2022-02-16

Our Solar system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The red planet with the the biggest mountain
  2. The hottest planet in our solar system and a beutiful godess
  3. The biggest planet of all
  4. The furthest coldest planet
  5. A distant planet with the Greek name of sky
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  1. The only satellite of the Earth
  2. A big burning star
  3. The planet with the rings
  4. The only planet that supports life
  5. Not a planet any more, only a White Dwarf
  6. The first and smallest planet in our solar system
  7. Our milky way otherwise

12 Clues: A big burning star • Our milky way otherwise • The planet with the rings • The biggest planet of all • The furthest coldest planet • The only satellite of the Earth • The only planet that supports life • Not a planet any more, only a White Dwarf • A distant planet with the Greek name of sky • The red planet with the the biggest mountain • ...

THE SOLAR SYSTEM 2022-05-05

THE SOLAR SYSTEM crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Head of the solar family
  2. A large family of millions of stars
  3. A celestial body revolving around a planet
  4. The nearest planet to the sun
  5. The Planet with rings
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  1. The natural satellite of the earth
  2. The largest planet in the solar system
  3. A celestial body having its own light
  4. The red planet
  5. The unique blue planet
  6. The dwarf planet
  7. Earth's twin planet

12 Clues: The red planet • The dwarf planet • Earth's twin planet • The Planet with rings • The unique blue planet • Head of the solar family • The nearest planet to the sun • The natural satellite of the earth • A large family of millions of stars • A celestial body having its own light • The largest planet in the solar system • A celestial body revolving around a planet

Our Solar System 2022-05-08

Our Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. travel around a planet, natural satellites
  2. the center of an object
  3. very large objects that orbit a star
  4. irregularly shaped rocks that orbit stars
  5. a force that pulls all objects toward each other
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  1. revolving around another object
  2. planet round objects that are smaller than a planet
  3. a natural or man-made object in space
  4. holes in the ground caused by impact of an object
  5. space objects made of ice and dust with a long tail
  6. giant large planets made up largely of gas
  7. made up of hot gases tat shine in the night sky

12 Clues: the center of an object • revolving around another object • very large objects that orbit a star • a natural or man-made object in space • irregularly shaped rocks that orbit stars • travel around a planet, natural satellites • giant large planets made up largely of gas • made up of hot gases tat shine in the night sky • a force that pulls all objects toward each other • ...

The Solar System 2022-05-12

The Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Energy and matter are ___________
  2. The largest planet
  3. 2 nuclei collide to form one larger nucleus
  4. The first element created after the Big Bang
  5. What needs to collect more materials to create planets
Down
  1. How stars are created in Solar Nebula's
  2. A compass would not work on mars because it does not have a ________
  3. The moon is made of _______
  4. Inner planets are ________
  5. Solar Nebula's are held together by ________
  6. The law that states that lots of gravity are redshifted meaning an explosion had to cause them to be moving away from each other
  7. ______ mass is in the center of the Solar Nebula

12 Clues: The largest planet • Inner planets are ________ • The moon is made of _______ • Energy and matter are ___________ • How stars are created in Solar Nebula's • 2 nuclei collide to form one larger nucleus • Solar Nebula's are held together by ________ • The first element created after the Big Bang • ______ mass is in the center of the Solar Nebula • ...

The Solar System 2024-02-15

The Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. known as the red planet
  2. dwarf planet after neptune
  3. the planet known for its beautiful rings
  4. coldest planet in the solar system
  5. an area of long lasting storm in Jupiter
  6. a planet with an atmosphere of toxic gases
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  1. a mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth
  2. the only known planet spinning on its side
  3. the largest planet in the solar system
  4. an area between the orbit or Mars and Jupiter that's home to asteroids
  5. planet closest to the sun
  6. the only planet known to support life

12 Clues: known as the red planet • planet closest to the sun • dwarf planet after neptune • coldest planet in the solar system • the only planet known to support life • the largest planet in the solar system • the planet known for its beautiful rings • an area of long lasting storm in Jupiter • the only known planet spinning on its side • a planet with an atmosphere of toxic gases • ...

THE SOLAR SYSTEM 2024-01-19

THE SOLAR SYSTEM crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This is the smallest planet in the solar system.
  2. This is the biggest planet in the solar system.
  3. This is the natural satellite of a planet.
  4. This planet is called the red planet.
  5. A scientist who works in space.
  6. A giant sphere in space that moves in a stable orbit such as Earth, Mars, etc.
  7. This is the planet where we are living.
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  1. A rock that falls onto the Earth from space.
  2. This is a big ball of ice and dust that move very fast in space.
  3. This is the transport that carries people to space.
  4. STATION This is the place where astronauts live in space.
  5. This is a living creature from another planet.

12 Clues: A scientist who works in space. • This planet is called the red planet. • This is the planet where we are living. • This is the natural satellite of a planet. • A rock that falls onto the Earth from space. • This is a living creature from another planet. • This is the biggest planet in the solar system. • This is the smallest planet in the solar system. • ...

The Solar System 2024-12-09

The Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Has four main phases
  2. Can be natural or artificial
  3. Blueish in colour due to gases in the atmosphere
  4. Adapted from the Greek God Zeus
  5. Our planet
  6. The Milky Way
  7. The brightest star
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  1. Resembles the Earth, can be seen with the naked eye
  2. The planet closest to the Sun
  3. Known for its rings around the planet
  4. The coldest planet
  5. Known as the red planet

12 Clues: Our planet • The Milky Way • The coldest planet • The brightest star • Has four main phases • Known as the red planet • Can be natural or artificial • The planet closest to the Sun • Adapted from the Greek God Zeus • Known for its rings around the planet • Blueish in colour due to gases in the atmosphere • Resembles the Earth, can be seen with the naked eye

The Solar System 2024-07-18

The Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The planet with the most moons.
  2. The planet known for its blue color.
  3. The first person to step on the moon
  4. The only planet known to support life.
  5. The hottest planet in our solar system.
Down
  1. The name of the small car that is on Mars
  2. The planet named after the Roman god of war.
  3. The planet known for its beautiful rings
  4. The first dog in space
  5. The largest planet in our solar system.
  6. It is not called a planet anymore
  7. The closest planet to the Sun.
  8. The planet known as the "evening star" or "morning star".

13 Clues: The first dog in space • The closest planet to the Sun. • The planet with the most moons. • It is not called a planet anymore • The planet known for its blue color. • The first person to step on the moon • The only planet known to support life. • The largest planet in our solar system. • The hottest planet in our solar system. • The planet known for its beautiful rings • ...

The solar system 2025-08-12

The solar system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The coldest planet in the solar system.
  2. Jupiter is the most. ……planet.
  3. Around Saturn there are rings made of ….
  4. is very near the sun. : MERCURY
  5. On Neptune there are many…..
  6. Mars has got 2…. The earth has got 1……
  7. The red rocky planet
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  1. Its Italian name is Giove…..
  2. The Earth looks blue because it has a lot of …..
  3. a burning ball of fire. : SUN
  4. Saturn’s moon
  5. Venus is more …… the the Earth when it moves

12 Clues: Saturn’s moon • The red rocky planet • Its Italian name is Giove….. • On Neptune there are many….. • Jupiter is the most. ……planet. • is very near the sun. : MERCURY • a burning ball of fire. : SUN • Mars has got 2…. The earth has got 1…… • The coldest planet in the solar system. • Around Saturn there are rings made of …. • Venus is more …… the the Earth when it moves • ...

World Planet Day 2022-11-18

World Planet Day crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Eighth and most distant planet in our solar system.
  2. Fourth planet from the Sun
  3. Seventh planet from the Sun and has the third-largest diameter in our solar system.
  4. Largest planet in the solar system and fifth from the sun
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  1. Smallest planet and nearest to the Sun.
  2. Second planet from the Sun and is closest to Earth.
  3. sixth from the sun and the second largest planet in the solar system
  4. Third planet from the Sun and the only place we know of so far that's inhabited by living things.

8 Clues: Fourth planet from the Sun • Smallest planet and nearest to the Sun. • Second planet from the Sun and is closest to Earth. • Eighth and most distant planet in our solar system. • Largest planet in the solar system and fifth from the sun • sixth from the sun and the second largest planet in the solar system • ...

Who am I? Solar System edition 2017-05-16

Who am I? Solar System edition crossword puzzle
Across
  1. I am at the centre of our solar system, every planet orbits around me. Who am I?
  2. I am known for the three rings that surround me. Who am I?
  3. I am the only planet that has liquid on its surface and maintains life. Who am I?
  4. I am the largest planet in our solar system. Who am I?
  5. I am tilted and therefore orbit the sun on my side. Who am I?
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  1. I am the hottest planet in our solar system and closest to Earth. Who am I?
  2. I used to be a planet, however now I am classified as a dwarf planet. Who am I?
  3. I am a red planet, yet I am very cold. Who am I?
  4. I am known today as the furthest planet from Earth. Who am I?
  5. I am the smallest planet in our solar system. Who am I?

10 Clues: I am a red planet, yet I am very cold. Who am I? • I am the largest planet in our solar system. Who am I? • I am the smallest planet in our solar system. Who am I? • I am known for the three rings that surround me. Who am I? • I am known today as the furthest planet from Earth. Who am I? • I am tilted and therefore orbit the sun on my side. Who am I? • ...

Planet Crossword 2021-08-02

Planet Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. It is called the "Red Planet"
  2. The center of the Solar System
  3. Known as the only planet that can support life
  4. Sixth Planet from the Sun and it is famous because of its prominent rings
  5. System Planetary system where Earth belongs
  6. It is called as satellite
  7. Closest Planet to the Sun
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  1. Seventh Planet from the Sun and known as the "sideways planet"
  2. System Planetary system where Earth belongs
  3. Second planet from the Sun and called the "Earth's Sister"
  4. A massive self-luminous celestial body of gas that shines
  5. Fifth Planet from the Sun and the largest planet
  6. It is called a Dwarf Planet
  7. Eighth and Farthest known planet from the Sun

14 Clues: It is called as satellite • Closest Planet to the Sun • It is called a Dwarf Planet • It is called the "Red Planet" • The center of the Solar System • System Planetary system where Earth belongs • System Planetary system where Earth belongs • Eighth and Farthest known planet from the Sun • Known as the only planet that can support life • ...

Geology, Meteorology and Astronomy 2021-06-19

Geology, Meteorology and Astronomy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This word means to spin on an axis
  2. Which layer of the earth do plants and animals live on?
  3. Describes how fast the air is moving fast a certain point
  4. The measure of the amount of the heat energy in the atmospheric
  5. Suturn's largest moon
  6. What is the largest planet in our solar system
  7. Which planet has only two moon
  8. Is the study of rock
  9. Which type of soil is made up of very tiny grains of rock
  10. Jupiter's largest moon
  11. Is the seventh planet from the Sun. Its name is a reference to the Greek god of the sky
  12. What planet rotates 243 days and its revolusyon 225 days?
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  1. This planet is the largest among the inner planets. And it's rotation is every 24 hours
  2. Is the amount of water vapor in the air
  3. What is the center of our solar system
  4. It deals with the study of rock layers
  5. The study of atmospheric phenomena
  6. Is the study of earth
  7. Is derived from ancient greek meaning "high in the air"
  8. Is the eighth and farthest-known Solar planet from the Sun

20 Clues: Is the study of rock • Suturn's largest moon • Is the study of earth • Jupiter's largest moon • Which planet has only two moon • This word means to spin on an axis • The study of atmospheric phenomena • What is the center of our solar system • It deals with the study of rock layers • Is the amount of water vapor in the air • What is the largest planet in our solar system • ...

Space 2025-02-05

Space crossword puzzle
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  1. KORONA
  2. TÄHTIKUVIOT
  3. MUSTA-AUKKO
  4. AVARUUSLENTO
  5. GALAKSI
  6. KAASUPLANEETTA
  7. ASTEROIDI
  8. TÄHTI
  9. AVARUUS
  10. KUU
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  1. KIVIPLANEETTA
  2. UNIVERSUMI
  3. KUUNSIRPPI
  4. YDIN
  5. VETOVOIMA
  6. POHJANTÄHTI
  7. OTAVA
  8. VAIPPA
  9. KAASUPURKAUS
  10. MAA
  11. METEORIITTI
  12. AURINKOKUNTA
  13. LINNUNRATA

23 Clues: MAA • KUU • YDIN • OTAVA • TÄHTI • KORONA • VAIPPA • GALAKSI • AVARUUS • VETOVOIMA • ASTEROIDI • UNIVERSUMI • KUUNSIRPPI • LINNUNRATA • TÄHTIKUVIOT • POHJANTÄHTI • MUSTA-AUKKO • METEORIITTI • AVARUUSLENTO • KAASUPURKAUS • AURINKOKUNTA • KIVIPLANEETTA • KAASUPLANEETTA

Vocabulary 2021-12-13

Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. shadows inner region shaded
  2. collects information on plants and the moon
  3. tide, happens when sun and moon are right angles of each other
  4. rock orbiting the sun
  5. eclipse, moon is darkened by the earths shadow
  6. force towards the center of earth
  7. solid piece of debris
  8. eclipse, sunlight is blocked by moon
  9. visible at night
  10. station, larger satellite that operates in space
  11. tilt, rotational axis and orbital axis
  12. star in the center of solar system
  13. device that is launched into the air
  14. plants, small plant lacking technical criteria
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  1. bodies, object outside of earths atmosphere
  2. paths, object in space repeating a path
  3. rising and falling caused by moon and sun
  4. someone who goes into space
  5. national aeronautics and space administration
  6. helps you look at the plants
  7. holds the solar system
  8. conclusion based off of evidence and reasoning
  9. tide, at its highest level
  10. move on central axis
  11. moves around axis
  12. moon, phase of moon when its not lit at all
  13. tide, happens after a new or full moon
  14. moon, phase of moon when its fully lit
  15. tide, at its lowest level
  16. shadows outer region shaded

30 Clues: visible at night • moves around axis • move on central axis • rock orbiting the sun • solid piece of debris • holds the solar system • tide, at its lowest level • tide, at its highest level • shadows inner region shaded • someone who goes into space • shadows outer region shaded • helps you look at the plants • force towards the center of earth • star in the center of solar system • ...

Spinning in Space 2016-11-01

Spinning in Space crossword puzzle
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  1. Pollution: Man-made light that disrupts the natural light cycle is known as... (5, 9)
  2. Earth has 4 of these during the year
  3. I: The first satellite in space
  4. We travelled to the moon in a...
  5. II: The second spacecraft sent to Mars
  6. The... has been expanding since the Big Bang
  7. Cassiopeia is a ... in the Northern Hemisphere
  8. Mars is one, so is Saturn
  9. Probes: A series of 8 spacecraft missions (7, 6)
  10. A... eclipse occurs when the moon passes into the Earth's shadow
  11. Phases: A waning gibbous is one of the... (5, 6)
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  1. ... Space Telescope is a large telescope launched by NASA
  2. The... program was a group of rocket-powered flights, also the name of the planet closest to the sun
  3. A... eclipse occurs when the sun is obscured by the moon
  4. The Moon is in ... around the Earth
  5. What is the name of the theory that Copernicus proposed about the arrangement of our solar system?
  6. We have a summer and winter...
  7. The name of the home for astronauts in space (acronym)
  8. Occurs when the Earth crosses the Celestial Equator
  9. System: Ours has 8 planets (5, 6)

20 Clues: Mars is one, so is Saturn • We have a summer and winter... • I: The first satellite in space • We travelled to the moon in a... • System: Ours has 8 planets (5, 6) • The Moon is in ... around the Earth • Earth has 4 of these during the year • II: The second spacecraft sent to Mars • The... has been expanding since the Big Bang • Cassiopeia is a ... in the Northern Hemisphere • ...

Cosmic Catastrophes 2023-09-20

Cosmic Catastrophes crossword puzzle
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  1. The star that is the center of our solar system.
  2. Made up of millions of solar systems and makes up the universe.
  3. The revolution of something around another larger object.
  4. Large balls of burning gas in space.
  5. Round objects too small to be considered real planets.
  6. Relating to the universe or cosmos.
  7. Gasses surrounding planets
  8. Happens when a meteorite enters atmosphere and burns up.
  9. Small icy object that orbits the Sun and is known for it’s “tail.”
  10. A place in space where the gravity is so strong not even light can escape it.
  11. The only planet in our solar system suitable for life.
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  1. something that is mostly made up of planets, stars, and asteroids.
  2. Round objects that revolve around stars.
  3. The large round object that orbits Earth.
  4. A giant cloud of gas and dust in space.
  5. Something used to make distant things, like planets seem much closer than they really are.
  6. Small rocky object that orbits the Sun and is found between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars.
  7. When Earth encounters many meteors at once.
  8. A dying star
  9. Millions of galaxies.

20 Clues: A dying star • Millions of galaxies. • Gasses surrounding planets • Relating to the universe or cosmos. • Large balls of burning gas in space. • A giant cloud of gas and dust in space. • Round objects that revolve around stars. • The large round object that orbits Earth. • When Earth encounters many meteors at once. • The star that is the center of our solar system. • ...

sun, moon, and earth crossword! 2024-02-21

sun, moon, and earth crossword! crossword puzzle
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  1. the force that attracts a body towards the earth.
  2. A repeating path that on object makes around another object.
  3. is made of 70% water and 30% land. It is also a natural satellite to earth.
  4. the collection of 8 planets and their moons in orbit around the sun.
  5. the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet.
  6. Synonym for spinning.
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  1. There are 8 of them in our solar system
  2. the sun is about 10,000 F, it is really ___.
  3. An imaginary line about which a body rotates.
  4. a huge collection of gas, dust, and billions of stars and their solar systems.
  5. similar to orbit
  6. what a planet or celestial is made of.
  7. The sun is a _____ source.
  8. The sun is made up of _____.
  9. A object that moves around a larger object.
  10. shooting ____ or the sun is the only ____.
  11. is made of 70% hydrogen, 28% helium, and 2% other.
  12. a piece of rock or metal that burns very brightly when it enters the Earth's atmosphere from space.
  13. a large, bowl-shaped cavity in the ground.
  14. A planet with alot of craters and is mostly made of rock. is a natural satellite to earth.

20 Clues: similar to orbit • Synonym for spinning. • The sun is a _____ source. • The sun is made up of _____. • There are 8 of them in our solar system • what a planet or celestial is made of. • shooting ____ or the sun is the only ____. • a large, bowl-shaped cavity in the ground. • A object that moves around a larger object. • the sun is about 10,000 F, it is really ___. • ...

Mass, Space, and Energy 2024-10-18

Mass, Space, and Energy crossword puzzle
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  1. What natural satellite orbits the Earth?
  2. What powers the planets and provides light and heat to the solar system?
  3. Which planet is known for its thick, toxic atmosphere?
  4. What occurs when one celestial body passes through the shadow of another?
  5. What was the name of the famous NASA mission that landed humans on the moon?
  6. What is the vast expanse in which all celestial bodies exist?
  7. What planet do we live on?
  8. What term describes the places where energy is kept?
  9. Which planet is famous for its rings?
  10. What is the force exerted on an object due to gravity?
  11. Which planet is the largest in our solar system?
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  1. What is the process of moving energy from one object to another?
  2. Which red planet is fourth from the sun?
  3. What is a body that orbits a planet or star?
  4. What causes changes in weather patterns over a year?
  5. What are the different stages of the moon called?
  6. What is the upward force acting on an object in a fluid?
  7. What is the amount of matter in an object?
  8. What is the capacity to do work called?
  9. What vehicle is used to travel into space?

20 Clues: What planet do we live on? • Which planet is famous for its rings? • What is the capacity to do work called? • What natural satellite orbits the Earth? • Which red planet is fourth from the sun? • What is the amount of matter in an object? • What vehicle is used to travel into space? • What is a body that orbits a planet or star? • ...

Space 2025-05-15

Space crossword puzzle
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  1. flare a bright, gaseous surface eruption from the sun (2 words)
  2. hottest planet in solar system
  3. determined orbits were elliptical
  4. wind stream of charged particles from the sun (2 words)
  5. no longer a planet due to not meeting all 3 criteria
  6. last planet
  7. known for rings
  8. known as the "northern lights" (2 words)
  9. largest planet
  10. red planet
  11. rock that lands on earth
  12. known as "shooting stars"
  13. made precise measurements of location of planets, not exact
  14. believed the sun was the center of the Solar System
  15. term for when Earth is the center
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  1. term for the inner most planets
  2. spot on the surface of the sun with cooler temperatures
  3. determined the planets stay in orbit because of inertia and gravity
  4. confirmed Copernicus believe by viewing planet phases
  5. surface of the sun
  6. term to represent the outermost planets (2 words, no space for answer)
  7. chunk of ice and dust that orbits the sun
  8. has light blue color due to methane
  9. white halo around the sun
  10. believed Earth was the center of the universe
  11. rock/ice that is in space
  12. closest to the sun
  13. term for when the Sun is the center
  14. only planet with liquid water

29 Clues: red planet • last planet • largest planet • known for rings • surface of the sun • closest to the sun • rock that lands on earth • white halo around the sun • rock/ice that is in space • known as "shooting stars" • only planet with liquid water • hottest planet in solar system • term for the inner most planets • determined orbits were elliptical • term for when Earth is the center • ...

Star 2024-05-05

Star crossword puzzle
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  1. To consume fuel through nuclear reactions
  2. The distance light travels in one year
  3. A huge cloud of gas and dust in space
  4. The nuclear process powering stars
  5. A huge group of stars, gas and dust
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  1. WAY The galaxy containing our solar system
  2. The star at the center of our solar system
  3. The explosive death of a massive star
  4. Part of the name for our Sun's family
  5. A massive, luminous ball of gas in space

10 Clues: The nuclear process powering stars • A huge group of stars, gas and dust • The explosive death of a massive star • Part of the name for our Sun's family • A huge cloud of gas and dust in space • The distance light travels in one year • A massive, luminous ball of gas in space • To consume fuel through nuclear reactions • WAY The galaxy containing our solar system • ...

Space Crossword 2024-11-22

Space Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. - The hottest planet in the solar system
  2. - The apparent shift of an object when viewed from different positions
  3. - A volcano that erupts water, ammonia, or methane instead of lava
  4. - What astronauts do on the lunar surface
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  1. - The distance light travels in one year
  2. - A planet outside our solar system
  3. WIND - Particles emitted by the sun
  4. MATTER - The unseen mass that makes up most of the universe
  5. - A being from another planet
  6. - A space void of matter

10 Clues: - A space void of matter • - A being from another planet • - A planet outside our solar system • WIND - Particles emitted by the sun • - The distance light travels in one year • - The hottest planet in the solar system • - What astronauts do on the lunar surface • MATTER - The unseen mass that makes up most of the universe • ...

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE 2016-06-17

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE crossword puzzle
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  1. A DOG OF MIXED BREED; A MONGREL
  2. A CUSTOM WHERE A HINDU WOMAN BURNT HERSELF ALIVE ON THE FUNERAL PYRE OF HER HUSBAND
  3. A QUADRILATERAL IN WHICH ONE PAIR OF OPPOSITE SIDES ARE PARALLEL BUT OTHER TWO SIDES ARE NON-PARALLEL
  4. THE PRODUCT OF A NUMBER MULTIPLIED BY ITSELF
  5. FEATHERY HIGH CLOUD
  6. NAME GIVEN TO THE WORST CONDUCTORS OF HEAT
  7. THE SOUND OF FOOD COOKING IN HOT FAT
  8. VERY FINE RAIN WITH SMALL AND LIGHT WATER DROPLETS
  9. THE NAME GIVEN TO THE INDIAN SOLDIERS IN THE BRITISH ARMY
  10. THE SMALLEST PARTICLE OF MATTER
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  1. LARGEST PLANET OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM
  2. A PATRIOTIC FEELING OF LOVE AND LOYALITY FOR ONE'S COUNTRY
  3. PUREST FORM OF CARBON
  4. THE DISTANCE COVERED BY AN OBJECT IN UNIT TIME
  5. A CONTAGIOUS DISEASE OF DOGS THAT CAN BE TRANSMITTED TO HUMANS
  6. A PRIMARY SOURCE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY
  7. A LUMINOUS CELESTIAL BODY WHICH MOVES ABOUT IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM IN AN ELLIPTICAL ORBIT
  8. LARGE AMOUNTS OF FAST MOVING WATER
  9. THE LONGEST CHORD OF A CIRCLE
  10. WEATHER CONDITIONS OVER A LONG PERIOD OF TIME IN AN AREA
  11. DENSEST AND LARGEST METROPOLITAN CITY IN THE WORLD

21 Clues: FEATHERY HIGH CLOUD • PUREST FORM OF CARBON • THE LONGEST CHORD OF A CIRCLE • A DOG OF MIXED BREED; A MONGREL • THE SMALLEST PARTICLE OF MATTER • LARGEST PLANET OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM • LARGE AMOUNTS OF FAST MOVING WATER • A PRIMARY SOURCE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY • THE SOUND OF FOOD COOKING IN HOT FAT • NAME GIVEN TO THE WORST CONDUCTORS OF HEAT • ...

Science T1 - T4 2021-01-25

Science T1 - T4 crossword puzzle
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  1. the movement of energy to something else.
  2. the place outside of Earth.
  3. energy in motion
  4. magnet created from electricity.
  5. a force that is pushing down on us.
  6. Earth is tilted on its _______.
  7. space rock (shooting star)
  8. rays that create warmer weather on Earth.
  9. rays that create colder weather on Earth.
  10. how much matter is in an object
  11. this is why we have seasons on Earth.
  12. an eclipse where the Moon blocks the Sun.
  13. created when light is blocked by an object
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  1. type of moon that is less than half full.
  2. caused by the Earth's tilt on its axis.
  3. these are found between Mars and Jupiter.
  4. an eclipse where the Moon turns red.
  5. when a meteor hits the ground
  6. magnet that always has a magnetic field.
  7. type of moon that is more than half full.
  8. electricity that stores electrons
  9. measure of how compact something is.
  10. the total amount of heat energy
  11. largest planet in our Solar System.
  12. magnet that can be turned on or off.
  13. type of energy from the flow of electrons.
  14. largest star in our solar system

27 Clues: energy in motion • space rock (shooting star) • the place outside of Earth. • when a meteor hits the ground • the total amount of heat energy • Earth is tilted on its _______. • how much matter is in an object • magnet created from electricity. • largest star in our solar system • electricity that stores electrons • largest planet in our Solar System. • ...

Earth 2023-01-24

Earth crossword puzzle
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  1. The largest subtances of our earth
  2. The season rainging from september to december in northern hemisphire
  3. The season rainging from june to september in southern hemisphire
  4. the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet
  5. The earth moving around the sun in an elliptical shape
  6. Molten rock
  7. Has 5500 degree celcius temperature
  8. The hottest planet in our solar system
  9. The thinnest layer of our earth
  10. Dwarf planet
  11. Liquid elements layer of our earth and made from iron and nickel
  12. village, buildings, road are the example of ..... environment
  13. The largest continent in the world
  14. river, moutains, hills are the example of ........ environment
  15. The largest land surfaces on earth
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  1. Synonim of sun
  2. Barier between terrestrial planets and jovian planets
  3. The season rainging from december to march in southern hemisphire
  4. The thickest layer of our earth
  5. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
  6. The biggest planet of our solar system
  7. The closest planet to the sun
  8. The spinning of earth on its own axis
  9. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
  10. the purposeful clearing of forested land.
  11. Magma that comes to the surface by volcanic eruptions
  12. The season rainging from march to june in northern hemisphire

27 Clues: Molten rock • Dwarf planet • Synonim of sun • Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars • The closest planet to the sun • The thickest layer of our earth • The thinnest layer of our earth • Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune • The largest subtances of our earth • The largest continent in the world • The largest land surfaces on earth • Has 5500 degree celcius temperature • ...

Planets Crossword 2022-11-12

Planets Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. This planet is cold, and it is sometimes called the Red Planet. It is red because of the rusty iron in the ground.
  2. This was once a planet, but is now considered a dwarf planet.
  3. The smallest planet in our solar system, and the closest planet to the sun.
  4. The hottest planet in our solar system.
  5. This planet is the biggest in our solar system.
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  1. System Consists of the sun and everything that orbits or travels around the sun including the eight planets.
  2. This planet is dark, cold, and very windy. This planet has six rings, although they are very hard to see.
  3. This planet is unique because it rotates on its side. The methane on this planet causes its color to be blue.
  4. The sixth planet from the sun. It is most famous for its beautiful giant rings. It is the least dense planet.
  5. Our home planet. Water covers 70% of this planet’s surface.

10 Clues: The hottest planet in our solar system. • This planet is the biggest in our solar system. • Our home planet. Water covers 70% of this planet’s surface. • This was once a planet, but is now considered a dwarf planet. • The smallest planet in our solar system, and the closest planet to the sun. • ...

Planet Crossword 2021-08-02

Planet Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. The center of the Solar System
  2. Second planet from the Sun and called the "Earth's Sister"
  3. Fifth Planet from the Sun and the largest planet
  4. It is called the "Red Planet"
  5. System Planetary system where Earth belongs
  6. System Planetary system where Earth belongs
  7. Seventh Planet from the Sun and known as the "sideways planet"
  8. Known as the only planet that can support life
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  1. The center of the Solar System
  2. Sixth Planet from the Sun and it is famous because of its prominent rings
  3. A massive self-luminous celestial body of gas that shines
  4. Eighth and Farthest known planet from the Sun
  5. It is called as satellite
  6. Closest Planet to the Sun
  7. It is called a Dwarf Planet

15 Clues: It is called as satellite • Closest Planet to the Sun • It is called a Dwarf Planet • It is called the "Red Planet" • The center of the Solar System • The center of the Solar System • System Planetary system where Earth belongs • System Planetary system where Earth belongs • Eighth and Farthest known planet from the Sun • Known as the only planet that can support life • ...

ALL ABOUT SPACE 2023-04-23

ALL ABOUT SPACE crossword puzzle
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  1. Earth's natural satellite
  2. a group of stars that make an imaginary shape in the night sky. They are usually named after mythological characters, people, animals and objects.
  3. a gas planet;biggest planet in the solar system
  4. important tool in astronomy, or the study of planets, stars, and other objects in outer space.
  5. is a vehicle used to fly through space
  6. The partial or total blocking of light of one celestial object by another. An example is when the Moon moves between the Sun and Earth
  7. the study of the Universe and everything in it
  8. a person who is specially trained to travel into outer space
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  1. small chunk of dust and ice that orbits, or travels around, the sun
  2. made of the layers of gases surrounding a planet or other celestial body
  3. last name, known as the first human on the moon
  4. the star at the center of the solar system
  5. giant spheres of superhot gas made up mostly of hydrogen and helium
  6. the only inhabited planet in the solar system
  7. planet with rings

15 Clues: planet with rings • Earth's natural satellite • is a vehicle used to fly through space • the star at the center of the solar system • the only inhabited planet in the solar system • the study of the Universe and everything in it • a gas planet;biggest planet in the solar system • last name, known as the first human on the moon • ...

Copernico 2023-04-17

Copernico crossword puzzle
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  1. Branch of mathematics used by Copernicus to support his theory
  2. Term used to describe the change in scientific thought brought about by Copernicus
  3. Greek god of the sun, after whom the heliocentric model was named
  4. Italian astronomer who provided further evidence for the heliocentric model
  5. A building or structure used for observing celestial objects
  6. Celestial body proposed by Copernicus as the center of the solar system
  7. Polish astronomer who proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system
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  1. Copernicus's book in which he laid out his heliocentric theory
  2. Imaginary sphere surrounding Earth on which the stars were thought to be fixed in the geocentric model
  3. The apparent shift in position of an object when viewed from two different locations, which provided evidence for the heliocentric model.
  4. Danish astronomer who made detailed observations of the planets and stars to support Copernicus's theory
  5. Celestial bodies that orbit around the sun
  6. The scientific study of celestial objects and phenomena
  7. Circular paths that planets were thought to follow in the geocentric model of the solar system
  8. Apparent backwards motion of planets in the sky observed in the geocentric model

15 Clues: Celestial bodies that orbit around the sun • The scientific study of celestial objects and phenomena • A building or structure used for observing celestial objects • Copernicus's book in which he laid out his heliocentric theory • Branch of mathematics used by Copernicus to support his theory • Greek god of the sun, after whom the heliocentric model was named • ...

The Inner Planets 2014-12-10

The Inner Planets crossword puzzle
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  1. this planet has a red powdery dust covering its surface due to iron in the soil
  2. this is the only object in the solar system other than Earth that humans have set foot upon
  3. this is so thin on Mercury making it hot and cold and susceptible to asteroid impacts
  4. this planet has the slowest rotation of any planet in the solar system
  5. Earth is the only planet whose surface is divided into these
  6. clockwise spin of a planet about its axis
  7. counterclockwise spin of a planet
  8. this planet has liquid water and an energy source
  9. this is the unit used to measure the average distance between the sun and the Earth
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  1. Mars is the only planet to have strong winds causing these which can cover the planet
  2. four, small, dense, rocky planets
  3. effect carbon dioxide is trapped on Venus and builds up causing this
  4. water Earth is the only planet that has this
  5. this planet has the most extreme temperature range in the solar system
  6. accounts for most of Mercury's interior

15 Clues: four, small, dense, rocky planets • counterclockwise spin of a planet • accounts for most of Mercury's interior • clockwise spin of a planet about its axis • water Earth is the only planet that has this • this planet has liquid water and an energy source • Earth is the only planet whose surface is divided into these • ...

Astronomy 2024-08-09

Astronomy crossword puzzle
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  1. The fuzzy cloud surrounding the nucleus of a comet.
  2. Any object in the Solar System beyond Neptune.
  3. A type of meteorite composed mostly of silicate minerals.
  4. A small rocky or metallic body in outer space before it enters Earth's atmosphere.
  5. A streak of light, produced when a space rock burns up in Earth's atmosphere.
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  1. A well-known comet that orbits the Sun every 76 years.
  2. The tail of a comet made of small particles.
  3. The solid core of a comet made of ice and rock.
  4. A distant spherical shell of icy bodies surrounding the Solar System.
  5. A type of meteorite that is primarily composed of iron and nickel.
  6. A small rocky body orbiting the Sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt.
  7. A space rock that survives its passage through the atmosphere and lands on Earth.
  8. The largest asteroid in the asteroid belt and also classified as a dwarf planet.
  9. The tail of a comet made of ionized gases.
  10. A region of the Solar System beyond Neptune's orbit containing many small icy bodies.

15 Clues: The tail of a comet made of ionized gases. • The tail of a comet made of small particles. • Any object in the Solar System beyond Neptune. • The solid core of a comet made of ice and rock. • The fuzzy cloud surrounding the nucleus of a comet. • A well-known comet that orbits the Sun every 76 years. • A type of meteorite composed mostly of silicate minerals. • ...