solar Crossword Puzzles

Earth, Moon, and Sun 2021-02-02

Earth, Moon, and Sun crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth
  2. an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see
  3. to shine light on an object and make it visible
  4. the sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun
  5. the border between light and dark on the Moon
  6. phase, the shape of the illuminated part of the Moon as it appears from Earth
  7. a moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth
  8. moon, a moon phase that looks like more than half a circle from Earth
  9. the nearly circular path a smaller object (like the Moon) travels around a larger object (like Earth).
  10. the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system
  11. something we observe to be similar over and over again
  12. the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
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  1. a planet outside our solar system
  2. a moon phase that looks like less than half a circle from Earth
  3. a rocky sphere that travels around a planet
  4. when the Moon is completely dark
  5. the relative size of things
  6. a moon outside our solar system
  7. a moon phase in which the Moon is not visible from Earth

19 Clues: the relative size of things • a moon outside our solar system • when the Moon is completely dark • a planet outside our solar system • a rocky sphere that travels around a planet • the border between light and dark on the Moon • to shine light on an object and make it visible • a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth • ...

Earth, Moon, and Sun. 2021-02-02

Earth, Moon, and Sun. crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the border between light and dark on the Moon
  2. an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see
  3. the sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun
  4. the relative size of things
  5. moon: a moon phase that looks like more than half a circle from Earth
  6. when the Moon is completely dark
  7. a rocky sphere that travels around a planet
  8. a moon phase in which the Moon is not visible from Earth
  9. the nearly circular path a smaller object (like the Moon) travels around a larger object (like Earth).
  10. a planet outside our solar system
  11. the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
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  1. a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth
  2. a moon phase that looks like less than half a circle from Earth
  3. a moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth
  4. to shine light on an object and make it visible
  5. a moon outside our solar system
  6. something we observe to be similar over and over again
  7. the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system
  8. the shape of the illuminated part of the Moon as it appears from Earth

19 Clues: the relative size of things • a moon outside our solar system • when the Moon is completely dark • a planet outside our solar system • a rocky sphere that travels around a planet • the border between light and dark on the Moon • to shine light on an object and make it visible • a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth • ...

Earth, Moon and Sun 2021-01-29

Earth, Moon and Sun crossword puzzle
Across
  1. eclipse: when the Moon is completely dark
  2. the border between light and dark on the Moon
  3. moon: a moon phase that looks like more than half a circle from Earth
  4. the relative size of things
  5. an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see
  6. a rocky sphere that travels around a planet
  7. phase: the shape of the illuminated part of the Moon as it appears from Earth
  8. a planet outside our solar system
  9. moon: a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth
  10. system: the sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun
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  1. the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system
  2. the nearly circular path a smaller object (like the Moon) travels around a larger object (like Earth).
  3. moon: a moon phase that looks like less than half a circle from Earth
  4. the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
  5. moon: a moon phase in which the Moon is not visible from Earth
  6. to shine light on an object and make it visible
  7. a moon outside our solar system
  8. something we observe to be similar over and over again
  9. moon: a moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth

19 Clues: the relative size of things • a moon outside our solar system • a planet outside our solar system • eclipse: when the Moon is completely dark • a rocky sphere that travels around a planet • the border between light and dark on the Moon • to shine light on an object and make it visible • something we observe to be similar over and over again • ...

Earth, Moon, And Sun crossword 2024-02-02

Earth, Moon, And Sun crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun
  2. something we observe to be similar over and over again
  3. a rocky sphere that travels around the planet
  4. a moon phase that looks like more than half a circle from Earth
  5. a moon phase that looks like half a circle from earth
  6. an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see
  7. moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth
  8. the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system
  9. a moon phase in which the moon is not visible from Earth
  10. the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars.
  11. a relative size of things
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  1. a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from earth
  2. a planet outside our solar system
  3. the nearly circular path a smaller (like the moon) tavels around a larger object like the earth
  4. a moon outside our solar system
  5. when the moon is completely dark
  6. the border between light and dark on the moon
  7. to shine light on an object and make it visible
  8. the shape of the illuminated part of the moon as it appears from Earth

19 Clues: a relative size of things • a moon outside our solar system • when the moon is completely dark • a planet outside our solar system • a rocky sphere that travels around the planet • the border between light and dark on the moon • to shine light on an object and make it visible • moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth • ...

Earth, Moon, and Sun Glossary 2025-03-13

Earth, Moon, and Sun Glossary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Eclipse, when the Moon is completely dark
  2. The relative size of things
  3. An object diagram or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see
  4. A planet outside our solar system
  5. Moon, A Moon phase that looks like more than half a circle from earth
  6. The border between light and dark on the Moon
  7. To shine light on an object and make it visible
  8. Something we observe to be similar over and over again
Down
  1. The amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
  2. Moon, A Moon phase that looks like a full circle from earth
  3. A Moon outside our solar system
  4. System, The sun the planets that orbit the sun and other objects that orbit the sun
  5. Moon, A moon phase that looks like less than half a circle from earth
  6. Moon, A Moon phase that looks like a half-circle from earth
  7. The star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system
  8. The nearly circular path a small object like the Moon travels around a larger object like earth
  9. Phase, The shape of the illuminated part of the Moon As it appears from Earth
  10. A rockey sphere that travels around a planet
  11. Moon, A moon phase in which the Moon is not visible from earth

19 Clues: The relative size of things • A Moon outside our solar system • A planet outside our solar system • Eclipse, when the Moon is completely dark • A rockey sphere that travels around a planet • The border between light and dark on the Moon • To shine light on an object and make it visible • Something we observe to be similar over and over again • ...

Solar Energy Puzzle 2022-01-07

Solar Energy Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The cost of sunlight.
  2. The cost to build solar panels.
  3. The process of the Earth heating up.
  4. Device used to capture solar energy.
  5. A form of light that is from the sun.
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  1. Is caused by unclean energy sources.
  2. Power comes from physical or chemical resources.
  3. A big fiery ball in space.
  4. Energy that does not harm the environment.
  5. Greek god of the sun.
  6. the creator of this puzzle.
  7. A large group of solar panels.

12 Clues: Greek god of the sun. • The cost of sunlight. • A big fiery ball in space. • the creator of this puzzle. • A large group of solar panels. • The cost to build solar panels. • Is caused by unclean energy sources. • The process of the Earth heating up. • Device used to capture solar energy. • A form of light that is from the sun. • Energy that does not harm the environment. • ...

SISTEMA SOLAR E MOVIMENTOS DA TERRA 2021-03-26

SISTEMA SOLAR E MOVIMENTOS DA TERRA crossword puzzle
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  1. MAIOR PLANETA DO SISTEMA SOLAR.
  2. TEMPO QUE A TERRA FAZ EM TORNO DO SOL.
  3. O MOVIMENTO DE TRANSLAÇÃO DÁ OREIGEM...
  4. PRINCIPAL ESTRELA DO SISTEMA SOLAR
  5. PLANETA MUITO QUENTE,PORQUE FICA MAIS PRÓXIMO DO SOL.
  6. MOVIMENTO DE ROTAÇÃO DÁ ORIGEM...
  7. MOVIMENTO QUE A TERRA FAZ EM TORNO DO SOL.
  8. PLANETA QUE POSSUI ANÉIS.
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  1. É FORMADO POR ESTRELAS, PLANETAS, SAT´LITES E OUTROS.
  2. TEMPO QUE A TERRA LEVA PARA GIRAR EM TORNO DE SI MESMA.
  3. PLANETA FORMADO POR 70% DE ÁGUA.
  4. PLANETA CONHECIDO COMO PLANETA VERMELHO.
  5. MOVIMENTO QUE A TERRA FAZ EM TORNO DE SI MESMA.
  6. PLANETA MAIS DISTANTE DO SISTEMA SOLAR.

14 Clues: PLANETA QUE POSSUI ANÉIS. • MAIOR PLANETA DO SISTEMA SOLAR. • PLANETA FORMADO POR 70% DE ÁGUA. • MOVIMENTO DE ROTAÇÃO DÁ ORIGEM... • PRINCIPAL ESTRELA DO SISTEMA SOLAR • TEMPO QUE A TERRA FAZ EM TORNO DO SOL. • O MOVIMENTO DE TRANSLAÇÃO DÁ OREIGEM... • PLANETA MAIS DISTANTE DO SISTEMA SOLAR. • PLANETA CONHECIDO COMO PLANETA VERMELHO. • ...

Cosmic Creations 2025-03-18

Cosmic Creations crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The planet that rotates on its side.
  2. A small, planet-like object (e.g., Pluto).
  3. The hottest planet in the solar system.
  4. The group of planets, moons, and other objects that orbit the Sun.
  5. The planet with beautiful rings.
  6. The force that keeps planets in orbit.
  7. A ball of ice, dust, and gas that orbits the Sun.
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  1. The largest planet in the solar system.
  2. The smallest planet, closest to the Sun.
  3. The star at the center of our solar system.
  4. Known as the Red Planet.
  5. The planet with the fastest winds.
  6. The planet we live on.
  7. The path a planet takes around the Sun.

14 Clues: The planet we live on. • Known as the Red Planet. • The planet with beautiful rings. • The planet with the fastest winds. • The planet that rotates on its side. • The force that keeps planets in orbit. • The largest planet in the solar system. • The hottest planet in the solar system. • The path a planet takes around the Sun. • The smallest planet, closest to the Sun. • ...

The Universe Crossword 2024-11-07

The Universe Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the type of force that keeps the Earth and all the planets intact
  2. the half of a celestial sphere
  3. the path travelled by the planets and the moon
  4. the star at the centre of the solar system
  5. the largest planet in the solar system
  6. when day and night length are equal
  7. the alternate rising and falling of the sea
  8. type of eclipse when the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun
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  1. our home planet
  2. a technology used to make discoveries about the universe
  3. Earth's natural satellite
  4. the planet closest to the Sun
  5. the planet famous for its rings
  6. what earth spins on
  7. the type of moon when you cannot see it in the sky
  8. an Italian physicist and astronomer

16 Clues: our home planet • what earth spins on • Earth's natural satellite • the planet closest to the Sun • the half of a celestial sphere • the planet famous for its rings • when day and night length are equal • an Italian physicist and astronomer • the largest planet in the solar system • the star at the centre of the solar system • the alternate rising and falling of the sea • ...

U3 2022-05-12

U3 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. automatic
  2. solar-powered
  3. self-driving
  4. foldable
  5. transparent
Down
  1. waterproof
  2. gps
  3. electronic
  4. wireless
  5. fireproof

10 Clues: gps • wireless • foldable • automatic • fireproof • waterproof • electronic • transparent • self-driving • solar-powered

Science crossword puzzle 2022-02-07

Science crossword puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the hottest planet in the solar system
  2. The smallest planet in our solar system
  3. the farthest planet from the sun
  4. hot glowing ball of gas
  5. the planet that rotates sideways
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  1. the largest gas giant in our solar system
  2. the planet known for its rings
  3. the planet that scientists are studying also the fourth planet in order
  4. the only planet know to sustain life in our solar system
  5. A hot glowing ball of gas in which we orbit

10 Clues: hot glowing ball of gas • the planet known for its rings • the farthest planet from the sun • the planet that rotates sideways • the hottest planet in the solar system • The smallest planet in our solar system • the largest gas giant in our solar system • A hot glowing ball of gas in which we orbit • the only planet know to sustain life in our solar system • ...

Physical Geography : Chapter 4 2023-11-16

Physical Geography : Chapter 4 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Energy is generated from the sun
  2. Radiation just longer than the human eye can sense
  3. Scale for measuring temperature
  4. Unit for measuring temperature
  5. Energy is transferred from one point to another
  6. The process whereby electromagnetic waves pass
  7. Entire range of electromagnetic radiation
  8. Scale for measuring temperature
  9. Ability of an object to repel
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  1. Wavelengths of radiation just shorter than the human eye can sense,
  2. Electromagnetic waves striking an object may be taken in
  3. Gas molecules and particulate matter in the air can deflect light waves and redirect them
  4. Light Form of electromagnetic radiation - light the human eye can see
  5. Transfer of heat from one molecule to another
  6. Incoming solar radiation
  7. Solar radiation, visible light, ultraviolet, and short infrared radiation
  8. Electromagnetic energy is emitted from an object

17 Clues: Incoming solar radiation • Ability of an object to repel • Unit for measuring temperature • Scale for measuring temperature • Scale for measuring temperature • Energy is generated from the sun • Entire range of electromagnetic radiation • Transfer of heat from one molecule to another • The process whereby electromagnetic waves pass • ...

2 Tri 2023-08-25

2 Tri crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The last of the Rocky Planets
  2. ____ Belt, the last thing on the Solar System
  3. One of the things created after the Big Bang
  4. An evidence of The Big Bang
  5. The process that created the Moon
  6. Biggest planet on the Solar System
  7. Hot and dense point that contained the Universe
  8. Name of the planet that collapsed with Earth in the creation of the Moon
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  1. Planets that are more dense and have less moons
  2. _______ Belt, in between Mars and Jupiter
  3. A gas planet, famous for it's rings around it
  4. The meaning of the R in CMBR, an evidence of the Big Bang
  5. The closest planet to the Sun
  6. A gas planet, the seventh in The Solar System
  7. No longer considered a planet
  8. The Star in our system

16 Clues: The Star in our system • An evidence of The Big Bang • The last of the Rocky Planets • The closest planet to the Sun • No longer considered a planet • The process that created the Moon • Biggest planet on the Solar System • _______ Belt, in between Mars and Jupiter • One of the things created after the Big Bang • A gas planet, famous for it's rings around it • ...

Science vocab! 2023-04-06

Science vocab! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. water goes against gravity
  2. observes someth
  3. The hottest layer of the atmosphere
  4. Stored energy
  5. doesnt have a definite shape
  6. predict something
  7. orbits something
  8. The gravitational pull of the earth causes these
  9. This is what we live on
  10. cannot change its shape
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  1. water sticks to water
  2. Water is a _____
  3. our _____ is called the milky way
  4. water sticks to other suubstances
  5. Planet not in our solar system
  6. measures Tempearture
  7. Liquid to gas
  8. The thing that drives our solar system
  9. spins in place
  10. a system of water that comes together

20 Clues: Liquid to gas • Stored energy • spins in place • observes someth • Water is a _____ • orbits something • predict something • measures Tempearture • water sticks to water • This is what we live on • cannot change its shape • water goes against gravity • doesnt have a definite shape • Planet not in our solar system • our _____ is called the milky way • water sticks to other suubstances • ...

Spanish Vocab 2024-04-10

Spanish Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. split something apart
  2. you...pokemon cards
  3. not use and then throw away
  4. make smaller or less of
  5. a...of water
  6. not people but...
  7. my mom and dad give me...
  8. not to throw away but to...
  9. amount of water vapor in the air
  10. risk
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  1. give money
  2. good,average,bad,awful
  3. solar solar panels
  4. motion when cooking
  5. what boxes are made out of
  6. when you buy something new you...the other thing
  7. phone,computer,TV
  8. what sink water comes out of
  9. goes in a lamp
  10. go missing

20 Clues: risk • give money • go missing • a...of water • goes in a lamp • phone,computer,TV • not people but... • solar solar panels • motion when cooking • you...pokemon cards • split something apart • good,average,bad,awful • make smaller or less of • my mom and dad give me... • what boxes are made out of • not use and then throw away • not to throw away but to... • what sink water comes out of • ...

Energy Resource Project 2025-02-13

Energy Resource Project crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Where solar panels get their energy from
  2. Major drawback of solar energy
  3. Scientific name for solar energy
  4. Where solar farms are often located
Down
  1. Semiconductors transfer light energy into this
  2. A major benefit of this resource
  3. Converts ___ into electricity
  4. Where solar energy is most used

8 Clues: Converts ___ into electricity • Major drawback of solar energy • Where solar energy is most used • A major benefit of this resource • Scientific name for solar energy • Where solar farms are often located • Where solar panels get their energy from • Semiconductors transfer light energy into this

Earth in Space 2024-05-23

Earth in Space crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Eclipse: When Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing Earth's shadow to fall on the Moon.
  2. Refers to the various entities within the solar system, including planets, moons, asteroids, and comets.
  3. Eclipse: When the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, blocking the Sun's light from reaching Earth.
  4. Occurs when one celestial body moves into the shadow of another celestial body. For example, solar eclipses happen when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, blocking the Sun's light.
  5. The four divisions of the year are marked by particular weather patterns and daylight hours, resulting from the Earth's tilt and its orbit around the Sun.
  6. Phases : The different shapes of the illuminated portion of the Moon as seen from Earth.
  7. Large systems of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter held together by gravity. The Milky Way is an example of a galaxy.
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  1. System: The collection of planets and other objects orbiting the Sun, including planets, moons, asteroids, and comets.
  2. The act of explaining the meaning or significance of data to understand its implications.
  3. The force of attraction between objects with mass. It is responsible for the motion of planets in the solar system and stars within galaxies.
  4. The ratio of the size of a model or representation to the actual size of the object it represents, used to provide a sense of proportion.
  5. A representation or simulation used to explain or predict how something works. In this context, a model is used to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.
  6. Refers to the movement or trajectory of celestial bodies within galaxies and the solar system, influenced by the gravitational forces at play.
  7. Properties: Characteristics of objects in the solar system, such as size, distance, or mass, represented proportionally to their actual dimensions.
  8. Analysis: The process of inspecting, cleaning, transforming, and modeling data to extract useful information and draw conclusions.

15 Clues: Phases : The different shapes of the illuminated portion of the Moon as seen from Earth. • The act of explaining the meaning or significance of data to understand its implications. • Eclipse: When Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing Earth's shadow to fall on the Moon. • ...

Earth, Moon, And Sun 2021-02-02

Earth, Moon, And Sun crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the border between light and dark on the Moon
  2. moon: a moon phase that looks like more than half a circle from Earth
  3. phase: the shape of the illuminated part of the Moon as it appears from Earth
  4. when the Moon is completely dark
  5. something we observe to be similar over and over again
  6. a moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth
  7. the nearly circular path a smaller object (like the Moon) travels around a larger object (like Earth).
  8. the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system
Down
  1. a moon phase in which the Moon is not visible from Earth
  2. a planet outside our solar system
  3. a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth
  4. a moon outside our solar system
  5. a moon phase that looks like less than half a circle from Earth
  6. the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
  7. to shine a light on an object and make it visible
  8. the relative size of things
  9. an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see
  10. a rocky sphere that travels around a planet
  11. system: the sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun

19 Clues: the relative size of things • a moon outside our solar system • when the Moon is completely dark • a planet outside our solar system • a rocky sphere that travels around a planet • the border between light and dark on the Moon • to shine a light on an object and make it visible • a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth • ...

Earth,Moon and Sun 2021-02-02

Earth,Moon and Sun crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system
  2. a planet outside our solar system
  3. moon: a moon phase that looks like more than half a circle from Earth
  4. the sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun
  5. to shine light on an object and make it visible
  6. an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see
  7. the nearly circular path a smaller object (like the Moon) travels around a larger object (like Earth).
  8. the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
  9. something we observe to be similar over and over again
  10. a moon phase in which the Moon is not visible from Earth
  11. phase: the shape of the illuminated part of the Moon as it appears from Earth
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  1. when the Moon is completely dark
  2. a moon outside our solar system
  3. a moon phase that looks like less than half a circle from Earth
  4. the relative size of things
  5. a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth
  6. a moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth
  7. the border between light and dark on the Moon
  8. a rocky sphere that travels around a planet

19 Clues: the relative size of things • a moon outside our solar system • when the Moon is completely dark • a planet outside our solar system • a rocky sphere that travels around a planet • the border between light and dark on the Moon • to shine light on an object and make it visible • a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth • ...

Earth, Moon, And Sun 2021-02-02

Earth, Moon, And Sun crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
  2. a moon outside our solar system
  3. the border between light and dark on the Moon
  4. a moon phase that looks like less than half a circle from Earth
  5. moon: a moon phase that looks like more than half a circle from Earth
  6. to shine a light on an object and make it visible
  7. phase: the shape of the illuminated part of the Moon as it appears from Earth
  8. a moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth
  9. a planet outside our solar system
  10. the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system
  11. an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see
Down
  1. the relative size of things
  2. a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth
  3. something we observe to be similar over and over again
  4. when the Moon is completely dark
  5. a rocky sphere that travels around a planet
  6. the nearly circular path a smaller object (like the Moon) travels around a larger object (like Earth).
  7. a moon phase in which the Moon is not visible from Earth
  8. system: the sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun

19 Clues: the relative size of things • a moon outside our solar system • when the Moon is completely dark • a planet outside our solar system • a rocky sphere that travels around a planet • the border between light and dark on the Moon • to shine a light on an object and make it visible • a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth • ...

Earth, Moon, and Sun 2021-02-02

Earth, Moon, and Sun crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the border between light and dark on the Moon
  2. a moon phase that looks like less than half a circle from Earth
  3. a moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth
  4. a rocky sphere that travels around a planet
  5. a planet outside our solar system
  6. a moon phase in which the Moon is not visible from Earth
  7. the relative size of things
  8. something we observe to be similar over and over again
  9. the sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun
Down
  1. a moon outside our solar system
  2. the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
  3. the nearly circular path a smaller object (like the Moon) travels around a larger object (like Earth).
  4. a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth
  5. when the Moon is completely dark
  6. moon, a moon phase that looks like more than half a circle from Earth
  7. to shine light on an object and make it visible
  8. the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system
  9. phase, the shape of the illuminated part of the Moon as it appears from Earth
  10. an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see

19 Clues: the relative size of things • a moon outside our solar system • when the Moon is completely dark • a planet outside our solar system • a rocky sphere that travels around a planet • the border between light and dark on the Moon • to shine light on an object and make it visible • a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth • ...

Earth, Moon, and Sun 2021-02-02

Earth, Moon, and Sun crossword puzzle
Across
  1. something we observe to be similar over and over again
  2. moon, a moon phase that looks like more than half a circle from Earth
  3. a moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth
  4. a rocky sphere that travels around a planet
  5. when the Moon is completely dark
  6. the nearly circular path a smaller object (like the Moon) travels around a larger object (like Earth).
  7. the border between light and dark on the Moon
  8. the sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun
  9. phase, the shape of the illuminated part of the Moon as it appears from Earth
  10. to shine light on an object and make it visible
Down
  1. an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see
  2. a moon phase that looks like less than half a circle from Earth
  3. a moon outside our solar system
  4. the relative size of things
  5. the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system
  6. a moon phase in which the Moon is not visible from Earth
  7. a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth
  8. the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
  9. a planet outside our solar system

19 Clues: the relative size of things • a moon outside our solar system • when the Moon is completely dark • a planet outside our solar system • a rocky sphere that travels around a planet • the border between light and dark on the Moon • to shine light on an object and make it visible • a moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth • ...

Earth, Moon, and Sun. 2021-02-02

Earth, Moon, and Sun. crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the border between light and dark on the Moon
  2. the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
  3. a moon phase in which the Moon is not visible from Earth
  4. the relative size of things
  5. an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see
  6. a moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth
  7. a moon outside our solar system
  8. the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system
  9. the nearly circular path a smaller object (like the Moon) travels around a larger object (like Earth).
  10. moon phase that looks like less than half a circle from Earth
  11. the shape of the illuminated part of the Moon as it appears from Earth
Down
  1. a moon phase that looks like more than half a circle from Earth
  2. a planet outside our solar system
  3. something we observe to be similar over and over again
  4. the sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun
  5. a rocky sphere that travels around a planet
  6. shine light on an object and make it visible
  7. the Moon is completely dark
  8. a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth

19 Clues: the relative size of things • the Moon is completely dark • a moon outside our solar system • a planet outside our solar system • a rocky sphere that travels around a planet • shine light on an object and make it visible • the border between light and dark on the Moon • a moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth • ...

Earth, Moon, and Sun Vocab 2024-02-02

Earth, Moon, and Sun Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A planet outside our solar system.
  2. The amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars.
  3. A moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth.
  4. A moon phase that looks like more than half a circle from Earth.
  5. To shine on an object and make it visible.
  6. The relative size of things.
  7. Something we observe to be similar over and over again.
  8. The nearly circular path a smaller object (like the moon) travels around a larger object (like Earth)
  9. A moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth.
  10. When the Moon is completely dark.
  11. The shape of the illuminated part of the Moon as it appears from Earth.
  12. A rocky sphere that travels around a planet.
Down
  1. A moon outside our solar system.
  2. The border between light and dark on the moon.
  3. The star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system.
  4. A moon phase that looks like less than half a circle from Earth.
  5. An object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see.
  6. The sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit that orbit the sun.
  7. A moon phase in which the Moon is not visible from Earth.

19 Clues: The relative size of things. • A moon outside our solar system. • When the Moon is completely dark. • A planet outside our solar system. • To shine on an object and make it visible. • A rocky sphere that travels around a planet. • The border between light and dark on the moon. • A moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth. • ...

Astronomy 2024-05-28

Astronomy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a number of meteors that appear to radiate from one point in the sky at a particular date each year, due to the earth regularly passing through them at that position in its orbit.
  2. Type of comet tail, caused by an interaction between the solar wind and the cometary plasma
  3. The dark spots that appear on the sun's surface and are usually cooler.
  4. A small, rocky object that orbits the Sun.
  5. The closest planet to the Sun.
  6. A planet in the solar system, which is called "Red planet".
  7. The lowest layer of the Sun's atmosphere.
  8. A collection of comets, where they come from.
  9. The Solar System's snowballs.
  10. The outer layer of the Sun's atmosphere
Down
  1. Combination of two atomic nuclei.
  2. A giant, spinning storm in Jupiter's atmosphere.
  3. a fragment of spatial matter that falls to the surface of a planet.
  4. happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, casting a shadow on Earth that either fully or partially blocks the Sun's light in some areas.
  5. A celestial body that only meets two out of the three formal criteria to be considered a planet.
  6. A subatomic particle with very little mass
  7. A dense, skinny strand of dark matter and galaxies.
  8. The only planet in solar system which has life.
  9. A small rocky body orbiting the sun.
  10. A science that studies outer space and objects there.

20 Clues: The Solar System's snowballs. • The closest planet to the Sun. • Combination of two atomic nuclei. • A small rocky body orbiting the sun. • The outer layer of the Sun's atmosphere • The lowest layer of the Sun's atmosphere. • A subatomic particle with very little mass • A small, rocky object that orbits the Sun. • A collection of comets, where they come from. • ...

renewable energy 2025-03-21

renewable energy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. woody material that has been heated in the absence of oxygen so that water and some volatile compounds are driven off
  2. diesel substitute by extracting and chemically altering oil from plants
  3. electricity generated by the kinetic nrg of moving water
  4. solar cells- use of nrg from the sun as light not heat and converting it directly into electricity
  5. nrg- nrg comes from the movement of water driven by the gravitational pull of the moon
  6. - biological material that has mass
  7. geothermal energy contributes to 66% of the countries electricity generation
  8. solar energy- use of tech that captures and stores the nrg of sunlight with electrical equipment and devices
  9. – renewable energy comes from
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  1. heat nrg that comes from natural radioactive decay of elements deep within the Earth
  2. renewable energy derived from biological sources like plants and animal waste
  3. 2-3 bill people use it, 3mil Us homes primary 20mil in other facets, used for more efficient charcoal
  4. __________ renewable sources are energy sources that can be regenerated infinitely if it is not overharvested
  5. energy - nrg generated from the kinetic energy of moving air
  6. storage of water in a reservoir or dam
  7. electricity generated from the nuclear energy contained in a nuclear fuel
  8. solar- use of energy from the sun that takes advantage of solar radiation without active tech
  9. renewable energy sources don't release _____________ gases
  10. energy- sources of energy that are infinite
  11. turbine- Wind turbine- turbine that converts the ke of moving air to electricity

20 Clues: – renewable energy comes from • - biological material that has mass • storage of water in a reservoir or dam • energy- sources of energy that are infinite • electricity generated by the kinetic nrg of moving water • renewable energy sources don't release _____________ gases • energy - nrg generated from the kinetic energy of moving air • ...

The Solar System 2012-12-05

The Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A word that best describes the texture of an asteroid
  2. A body from outer space that is able to pass through the Earth's atmosphere and strike at the ground
  3. The envelope of gases surrounding Earth or another planet
  4. The red planet
  5. A small part broken off of something
  6. Not even or balanced
  7. A straight line that goes directly through a circle of sorts
  8. When two or more objects crash into each-other
  9. The planet that is 'exactly right for humans'
  10. The giant star in which the planets orbit around
Down
  1. Was named a dwarf planet in 2006
  2. To move in a circular motion around something
  3. What an object is made out of
  4. The planet closest to the sun
  5. A celestial object made of ice and dust
  6. The largest gas giant
  7. A planet that is most famous for its bright rings
  8. One of the names for the three types of galaxies
  9. When this body from outer space enters Earth's atmosphere, it becomes ablaze
  10. Earth's sister planet
  11. The natural satellite of the Earth
  12. The largest asteroid ever found

22 Clues: The red planet • Not even or balanced • The largest gas giant • Earth's sister planet • What an object is made out of • The planet closest to the sun • The largest asteroid ever found • Was named a dwarf planet in 2006 • The natural satellite of the Earth • A small part broken off of something • A celestial object made of ice and dust • ...

Our Solar System 2013-02-04

Our Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the blue planet
  2. German astronomer that determined planets orbit in a ellipse, rather than a circle
  3. oval shape that is centered on two points
  4. _____________ 10 was the probe that collected most data of Mercury
  5. one of mars's moons
  6. (2wds) the apparent backward motion of a planet
  7. (2wds) the largest volcano on Mars
  8. belt in the region around Pluto where large object orbit
  9. Jupiter has more _________ than any other planet in the solar system
  10. force than pulls spinning objects inward
  11. Kepler's _______ Law states that planets orbit faster near the sun
  12. the earliest stage of a planet's development
  13. (2wds) another name for the outer planets
  14. the largest moon of Neptune
  15. largest planet in the solar system
  16. strong force that keeps the planets orbiting the sun
  17. on Jupiter the high, light-colored clouds that rise
Down
  1. type of planet classification of Pluto and Ceres
  2. the brightest planet in the sky
  3. the cliffs on Mercury
  4. another name for the inner planets--those closest to the sun
  5. Venus' atmosphere has a _____________ effect similar to Earth
  6. another name for sun-centered
  7. the red planet
  8. Polish scientist who suggested the sun was the center of the universe
  9. (2wds) average distance from the Earth to the sun
  10. on Jupiter the low, warm, dark-colored clouds that sink
  11. Saturn's most striking feature
  12. Jupiter has an unusual layer of liquid metallic ______________
  13. these caps cover the polar regions of MArs
  14. the planet closest to the sun
  15. the clouds on Venus are made of _______________ acid
  16. Italian scientist that used a telescope to observe the sky
  17. Saturn's moon that is larger than the planet Mercury

34 Clues: the red planet • the blue planet • one of mars's moons • the cliffs on Mercury • the largest moon of Neptune • another name for sun-centered • the planet closest to the sun • Saturn's most striking feature • the brightest planet in the sky • (2wds) the largest volcano on Mars • largest planet in the solar system • force than pulls spinning objects inward • ...

Our Solar System 2013-04-03

Our Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The planets _______ the sun.
  2. The sun is a ________ sized star.
  3. It pulls everything towards the centre of the planet.
  4. Most of the planets were named after _________.
  5. The centre of our solar system.
  6. The second planet from the sun.
  7. Our galaxy is called the _________.
  8. It takes 1 day for the Earth to _________ on it's axis.
  9. The dwarf planet.
  10. The only planet where life has been found.
  11. Saturn is famous for it's ________ that surround it.
Down
  1. Mars is often called the _____ planet.
  2. The smallest planet.
  3. There is _____ gravity on the moon than on Earth.
  4. It orbits the Earth.
  5. The planet with the largest mass.
  6. It has 27 moons.
  7. The sixth planet from the sun.
  8. The sun is not a planet it is a _______.
  9. There are __________ planets in our solar system.

20 Clues: It has 27 moons. • The dwarf planet. • The smallest planet. • It orbits the Earth. • The planets _______ the sun. • The sixth planet from the sun. • The centre of our solar system. • The second planet from the sun. • The sun is a ________ sized star. • The planet with the largest mass. • Our galaxy is called the _________. • Mars is often called the _____ planet. • ...

The solar system 2013-04-18

The solar system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Way Our Galaxy. (The word "Galaxy" actually means milky way in Greek).
  2. An imaginary straight line on which an object rotates.
  3. radiation Weak microwave radiation coming from space in all directions. It is believed to be the remnant of the Big Bang.
  4. A small, frozen mass of dust and gas revolving around the sun.
  5. A sensitive radiation detector.
  6. Region around an object where the influence of the object's magnetic field can be felt.
  7. The outermost part of the Earth's atmosphere.
  8. lights seen over the polar regions which are caused when energized particles from the Sun react with the Earth's magnetic field.
Down
  1. The hazy-looking patch surrounding the nucleus of a comet.
  2. star A star which is actually made up of two stars orbiting each other.
  3. Year The distance which a ray of light would travel in one year. This is about 6,000,000,000,000 (6 trillion) miles.
  4. The gaseous area surrounding a planet or other body.
  5. star which suddenly flares up to many times its original brightness before fading again.
  6. When our view of one object in the sky is blocked by either another object or the Earth's shadow.
  7. When the Moon is more than half full, but less than completely full.
  8. March 21st and September 22nd. Twice a year when the day and night are the same amount of time all around the world.
  9. A shooting star, observed when a particle of dust enters into the Earth's atmosphere.
  10. A rock, or Minor Planet orbiting the Sun.
  11. The path one object takes around another.
  12. A group of stars, gas and dust held together by gravity.

20 Clues: A sensitive radiation detector. • A rock, or Minor Planet orbiting the Sun. • The path one object takes around another. • The outermost part of the Earth's atmosphere. • The gaseous area surrounding a planet or other body. • An imaginary straight line on which an object rotates. • A group of stars, gas and dust held together by gravity. • ...

The Solar System 2014-04-29

The Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The area where Pluto is located
  2. How many asteroids are discovered each month(2 words)
  3. What may cause asteroids to break up
  4. Asteroids that cross the Earths orbit(2 words)
  5. Direction a comet tail always points in relation to the Sun
  6. What would happen if Saturn were put in a giant bathtub
  7. Also known as falling or shooting stars
  8. What happens when Earth passes through a comet tail(2 words)
  9. Olympus Mons compared to Mt.Everest(3 words)
  10. Only planet known to have life
  11. The kind of pull that Neptune has on Uranus
  12. The type of acid in the clouds of Venus
  13. Where short-period comets come from(2 words)
  14. Closest planet to the Sun
  15. Planet named after the god of the sea
  16. How many times is the air pressure on Venus compared to the Earth
  17. Planet most likely to be visited first by humans
  18. Largest planet in the Solar System
  19. Planet most famous for its rings
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  1. Planet with the strongest winds
  2. What causes a meteor to vaporize
  3. Process that makes Venus so hot (2 words)
  4. Substance that gives Mars its red color
  5. The biggest moon in the Solar System
  6. A substance in the clouds of Jupiter
  7. Why Mercury has such long days(2 words)
  8. Where long-period comets come from(2 words)
  9. How many Earth days make up a year on Mercury(2 words)
  10. Rocks from space that hit the surface of the Earth
  11. Writer that has moons named after his characters
  12. Rocky bodies usually located between Mars and Jupiter
  13. Moon of Jupiter that may have liquid water
  14. What causes the gaps in Saturns rings
  15. Type of machines moving on the Martian surface right now
  16. Planet closest in size to the Earth
  17. A moon that orbits its planet opposite to how the planets goes
  18. Moon with an atmosphere much like an early Earth
  19. The unusual way that Uranus rotates
  20. The mass of Pluto compared to our Moon(2 words)
  21. Planet most joked about
  22. Gas that causes Uranus to look blue-green
  23. A moon of Pluto

42 Clues: A moon of Pluto • Planet most joked about • Closest planet to the Sun • Only planet known to have life • Planet with the strongest winds • The area where Pluto is located • What causes a meteor to vaporize • Planet most famous for its rings • Largest planet in the Solar System • Planet closest in size to the Earth • The unusual way that Uranus rotates • ...

Sun + Solar System 2014-02-04

Sun + Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. An object that orbits the sun and is spherical, but has not cleared the area of its orbit.
  2. A large round pit caused by the impact of a meteoroid
  3. the process by which energy is produced in stars.
  4. The name often given to the four inner planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars
  5. This zone is the outermost layer of the sun’s interior.
  6. A huge, reddish loop of gas that protrudes from the sun’s surface, linking parts of sunspot regions.
  7. The central region of the sun, where nuclear fusion takes place.
  8. One of the small asteroid-like bodies that formed the building blocks of the planets.
  9. A dark area of gas on the sun’s surface that is cooler than the surrounding gases.
  10. An eruption of gas from the sun’s surface that occurs when the loops in sunspot regions suddenly connect.
  11. An object that orbits a star, is large enough to have become rounded by its own gravity, and has cleared the area of its orbit.
Down
  1. A zone of very tightly packed gas in the sun’s interior where energy is transferred mainly in the form of electromagnetic radiation.
  2. Dark, flat areas on the moon’s surface formed from huge ancient lava flows.
  3. The effect of trapping heat near a planet’s surface by certain gases in the planet’s atmosphere.
  4. The middle layer of the sun’s atmosphere.
  5. A unit of distance equal to the average distance between Earth and the sun, about 150 million kilometers.
  6. A chunk of rock or dust in space, generally smaller than an asteroid.
  7. The inner layer of the sun’s atmosphere that gives off its visible light; the sun’s surface.
  8. The system consisting of the sun and the planets and other objects that revolve around it.
  9. Outer layer of the sun’s atmosphere, which looks like a white halo
  10. A stream of electrically charged particles that emanate from the sun’s corona.

21 Clues: The middle layer of the sun’s atmosphere. • the process by which energy is produced in stars. • A large round pit caused by the impact of a meteoroid • This zone is the outermost layer of the sun’s interior. • The central region of the sun, where nuclear fusion takes place. • Outer layer of the sun’s atmosphere, which looks like a white halo • ...

The Solar System 2014-03-16

The Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. / the natural satellite
  2. / the sixth planet from the sun
  3. / the second planet from the sun
  4. / a region of space having a gravitational field so intense not even life can get out
  5. / a fixed luminous point in the sky
  6. / fifth planet from the sun
  7. / a fictional being from anther world
  8. / no longer considered a planet
  9. / a small body of matter from outer space
Down
  1. / this star sustains life on earth
  2. / the path taken by a planet or a moon
  3. / forth planet from the sun
  4. / the seventh planet from the sun
  5. / the planet closest to the sun
  6. / small rocky body orbiting he sun
  7. / make up our solar system
  8. / the physical universe beyond the earths atmosphere
  9. / the eight planet from the sun
  10. / a celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust
  11. / the planet we live on

20 Clues: / the natural satellite • / the planet we live on • / make up our solar system • / forth planet from the sun • / fifth planet from the sun • / the planet closest to the sun • / the sixth planet from the sun • / the eight planet from the sun • / no longer considered a planet • / the second planet from the sun • / the seventh planet from the sun • / this star sustains life on earth • ...

SOLAR SYSTEM CROSSWORD 2014-10-26

SOLAR SYSTEM CROSSWORD crossword puzzle
Across
  1. THIS PLANET IS SOMETIMES CALLED THE EVENING STAR
  2. THE LARGEST PLANET IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM
  3. RECENTLY NAMED A DWARF PLANET
  4. THE PATH FOLLOWED BY AN OBJECT IN SPACE AS IT GOES AROUND ANOTHER OBJECT
  5. ALL THE GASES THAT SURROUND THE STARS AND PLANETS
  6. THE SECOND LARGEST PLANET WITH MANY RINGS
  7. IRON IN THE SOIL GIVES THIS PLANET ITS RED COLOUR
  8. USE TO VIEW THE STARS AND PLANETS FROM EARTH
  9. PLANETS HAVE RINGS
  10. THE SMALLEST PLANET IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM
Down
  1. WHEN THE MOON PASSES IN FRONT OF THE SUN
  2. NAMED AFTER THE ROMAN GOD OF THE SEA
  3. THE LARGEST OBJECT IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM
  4. CAN TRAVEL TO SPACE IN A ROCKET
  5. THE HUGE SPACE WHICH CONTAINS ALL OF THE MATTER AND ENERGY IN EXISTENCE
  6. TO TURN AROUND A CENTER POINT
  7. THIS PLANET TILTS OVER SO FAR ON ITS AXIS THAT IT ROTATES ON ITS SIDE
  8. A ROCKY SPACE OBJECT OF VARYING SIZE
  9. THIRD CLOSEST PLANET FROM THE SUN
  10. A BOWL-SHAPED DEPRESSION FORMED BY THE IMPACT OF A METEOROID

20 Clues: PLANETS HAVE RINGS • TO TURN AROUND A CENTER POINT • RECENTLY NAMED A DWARF PLANET • CAN TRAVEL TO SPACE IN A ROCKET • THIRD CLOSEST PLANET FROM THE SUN • NAMED AFTER THE ROMAN GOD OF THE SEA • A ROCKY SPACE OBJECT OF VARYING SIZE • THE LARGEST OBJECT IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM • THE LARGEST PLANET IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM • THE SMALLEST PLANET IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM • ...

The Solar system 2015-01-12

The Solar system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A hot star in the middle of the solar system
  2. A planet that does not gravitional dominence in its orbit
  3. The planet with an axis that is so tilted it looks like its on its side
  4. The national aeronautics and space administration
  5. Name of the first man to walk on the moon
  6. The theory of how the galaxy was created
  7. A storm or eruption of hot gases on the sun
  8. The hottest planet
  9. The dark blue planet
  10. The name for the distance light can travel in one year
Down
  1. Scientist who discovered gravity
  2. The largest planet in the solar system
  3. The name of the largest planet with rings
  4. The name for a section of the apollo space craft designed to land on the moon
  5. The name of the orbit that most asteriods take
  6. The force that pulls you towards earth
  7. The planet where we live
  8. The closest planet to the sun
  9. The name for a large ball of dirty ice and snow in outer space
  10. The planet nicknamed "the red planet"

20 Clues: The hottest planet • The dark blue planet • The planet where we live • The closest planet to the sun • Scientist who discovered gravity • The planet nicknamed "the red planet" • The largest planet in the solar system • The force that pulls you towards earth • The theory of how the galaxy was created • The name of the largest planet with rings • ...

solar system crossword 2015-05-04

solar system crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. first animal/dog in space
  2. first astronaut in space
  3. named after the roman god of Thieves
  4. NASA's second human spaceflight program
  5. when they hit the surface of a planet or a moon it is considered a ...
  6. about the size of a pebble
  7. an animal that was sent into space on 9 March 1961
  8. last person to walk on the moon
  9. has 27 moons
  10. neptune’s biggest moon
  11. a minor space object that has entered the Earth's atmosphere
Down
  1. these planets haven’t ¨Cleared their neighborhood¨
  2. became the first American woman in space aboard the space shuttle
  3. the only planet with life
  4. has the big red spot
  5. coldest planet in the solar system
  6. the first mission to land a man on the moon
  7. larger than meteoroids
  8. a program to see if humans could function in space.
  9. Jupiter’s volcanic moon
  10. has over 30 rings
  11. the second person to walk on the Moon
  12. Jupiter's moon that is very close to Earth's moon
  13. a monkey who successfully was sent to space
  14. Earth’s sister planet
  15. the second smallest planet in our solar system
  16. It is the only moon in the entire solar system with a dense atmosphere

27 Clues: has 27 moons • has over 30 rings • has the big red spot • Earth’s sister planet • larger than meteoroids • neptune’s biggest moon • Jupiter’s volcanic moon • first astronaut in space • the only planet with life • first animal/dog in space • about the size of a pebble • last person to walk on the moon • coldest planet in the solar system • named after the roman god of Thieves • ...

Solar Crossword puzzle 2020-03-25

Solar Crossword puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. parts Parts that are manufactured to a particular specification so that
  2. An aircraft control system in which the setting of control surfaces (e.g., the
  3. basin The region drained by a river or stream.
  4. A group of people authorized by law to act as a single
  5. Industry A manufacturing activity carried on in one’s
  6. buttress A structure that transfers the weight loads from roofs and upper stories
  7. ailerons, and so on) is controlled by electrical signals.
  8. waves Waves such as light or radio waves that
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  1. A device for measuring time.
  2. A man-made channel for carrying water.
  3. A machine that converts rotational energy such as that
  4. is sometimes referred to as a microchip.
  5. the ground in Gothic architecture.
  6. A large church building.
  7. line A system for assembling identical objects using a
  8. circuit An electronic circuit of transistors etched onto a small piece of silicon
  9. A tank for holding water or other liquid.
  10. CADD stands for computer-aided design and drafting
  11. A building where things are manufactured.
  12. A pit or tank in the ground for the storage of human waste
  13. one of a given part can be used in a machine or assembly.

21 Clues: A large church building. • A device for measuring time. • the ground in Gothic architecture. • A man-made channel for carrying water. • is sometimes referred to as a microchip. • A tank for holding water or other liquid. • A building where things are manufactured. • waves Waves such as light or radio waves that • basin The region drained by a river or stream. • ...

THE SOLAR SYSTEM 2020-04-03

THE SOLAR SYSTEM crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The dominat gas in Venus' atmosphere
  2. It needs 687 days to revolve the Sun
  3. One of the Uranus' moons
  4. It has 13 moons
  5. The number of moons Jupiter has
  6. One of the gases that Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune have in their atmosphere
  7. One of the Mars' moons
  8. The temperature of this planet is -224 degrees Celcius
  9. The diameter of this planet is 4879.4 km
Down
  1. One of the gases that most planets have in their atmosphere
  2. One of the gases that Jupiter and Uranus have in their atmosphere
  3. The greatest percentage of gas in Earth's atmosphere
  4. One of the gases that most planets have in their
  5. It needs 10 hours 42 minutes to rotate about its axis
  6. The biggest planet in the Solar System
  7. The distance between this planet and the Sun is 107.48 km
  8. The planet that has the greatest percentage of oxygen in its atmosphere
  9. The number of moons Mercury and Venus have
  10. One of the gases that Venus and Jupiter have in their atmosphere
  11. One the gases Mercury has in its atmosphere

20 Clues: It has 13 moons • One of the Mars' moons • One of the Uranus' moons • The number of moons Jupiter has • The dominat gas in Venus' atmosphere • It needs 687 days to revolve the Sun • The biggest planet in the Solar System • The diameter of this planet is 4879.4 km • The number of moons Mercury and Venus have • One the gases Mercury has in its atmosphere • ...

The Solar System 2019-02-05

The Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The fourth planet from the sun a.k.a. the red planet
  2. Almost a full moon
  3. The first planet from the sun
  4. When we can’t see any of the moon
  5. The fifth planet from the sun, a gas giant
  6. The first visible half of the moon
  7. When earth gets in between the moon and sun
  8. The first small sliver of the moon
  9. When we can see all of the moon
  10. An elongated circle or oval shape, how the planets orbit the sun
  11. Declared as an official dwarf planet
  12. The seventh planet from the sun which is tilted and also has rings
Down
  1. When there is a little less of the moon
  2. The last quarter we see of the moon
  3. The star in the solar system that gives us light
  4. The second planet from the sun
  5. The last bit we see if the moon before it’s another new moon
  6. The gray sphere that goes through phases and revolves around earth
  7. The eighth and last planet form the sun
  8. The sixth planet that has a lot of rings
  9. When the moon gets in between earth and the sun
  10. The third planet from the sun where we live
  11. When the planets move around the sun

23 Clues: Almost a full moon • The first planet from the sun • The second planet from the sun • When we can see all of the moon • When we can’t see any of the moon • The first visible half of the moon • The first small sliver of the moon • The last quarter we see of the moon • Declared as an official dwarf planet • When the planets move around the sun • ...

Solar system assessment 2021-06-10

Solar system assessment crossword puzzle
Across
  1. animal animal that hunts at night
  2. a device that requires skill for proper use
  3. an imaginary line about which a body rotates.
  4. the relationship that exists between the size, number, or amount of two things and that is often represented by two numbers
  5. (plural) any one of the very large groups of stars that make up the universe
  6. the act or process of moving or turning around a central point
  7. plural) the size, length, or amount of something, as established by measuring
  8. everything that exists anywhere
  9. a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images
  10. (plural) a group of stars that forms a particular shape in the sky and has been given a name
  11. of first rank or importance or value
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  1. a group of animals or plants that are similar and can produce young animals or plants
  2. to change level, strength, or value frequently
  3. having to do with the natural force that causes things to fall towards the earth
  4. the science or occupation of farming
  5. a system that includes a star and all of the matter which orbits that star, including planets and their moons
  6. a situation in which there is much destruction or confusion
  7. to look at (something) in a careful way to learn more about it
  8. extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
  9. extend in scope or range area
  10. of or relating to or evolving
  11. a science that deals with the history of a planet as recorded in rocks
  12. ideas that are believed by many people but that are not true
  13. an obscuring of the light from one celestial body by the passage of another between it and the observer or between it and its source of illumination.
  14. something seen or learned for the first time
  15. a device that is used to obtain information from outer space and send it back to Earth

26 Clues: extend in scope or range area • of or relating to or evolving • everything that exists anywhere • animal animal that hunts at night • the science or occupation of farming • of first rank or importance or value • a device that requires skill for proper use • something seen or learned for the first time • an imaginary line about which a body rotates. • ...

Astronomia: Sistema Solar 2021-03-19

Astronomia: Sistema Solar crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Fenômeno celeste que ocorre quando a lua fica alinhada entre a Terra e o sol, e a lua projeta uma sombra sobre a superfície da Terra.
  2. São corpos do nosso Sistema Solar compostos principalmente de gases, como hidrogênio e hélio, com um núcleo rochoso relativamente pequeno. Além disso são frequentemente chamados de planetas jovianos ou planetas externos.
  3. Estrutura presente em um braço espiral externo da Via Láctea que se formou há cerca de 4,5 bilhões de anos a partir de uma nuvem densa de gás interestelar e poeira. Consiste em nossa estrela, o Sol, e tudo que está ligado a ele pela força gravitacional.
  4. Enorme esfera de gás brilhante. É o corpo central do nosso sistema cuja sua gravidade mantém o sistema solar unido, mantendo tudo - desde os maiores planetas até as menores partículas de detritos - em sua órbita.
  5. Região de nosso sistema solar, entre as órbitas de Marte e Júpiter, na qual muitos corpos pequenos e de formato irregular (conhecidos como planetoides ou asteroides) orbitam nosso Sol.
  6. É o maior planeta do nosso sistema solar e é duas vezes mais massivo que todos os outros planetas juntos. Ajudou a revolucionar a maneira como víamos o universo e a nós mesmos em 1610, quando Galileu descobriu e observou quatro grandes luas o orbitando.
  7. Fenômeno astronômico que ocorre quando temos um perfeito alinhamento no sistema Sol-Terra-Lua e a sombra da Terra bloqueia a luz solar provocando um total ou parcial sombreamento do disco lunar.
  8. É o oitavo planeta e o mais distante do Sol uma vez que em 2006 Plutão reclassificado como planeta anão. Foi o primeiro planeta localizado por meio de cálculos matemáticos e possui uma tonalidade azul marinho devido a grande concentração de metano em sua atmosfera.
  9. Estrutura em formato espiral composta por centenas de bilhões de estrelas, nebulosas e sistemas planetários incluindo o nosso sistema solar. Seu nome vem dos antigos gregos, que a viam como um "caminho de leite" no céu.
  10. Estrutura mais distante do nosso Sistema Solar além dos confins do Cinturão de kuiper. Possui o formato de uma concha esférica e é composto por bilhões de corpos gelados como cometas de logo período.
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  1. É o menor e mais próximo planeta do Sol. A origem de seu nome vem do deus mensageiro da mitologia romana devido ao rápido movimento do planeta no céu em relação a outros completando um giro ao redor do Sol a cada 88 dias terrestres.
  2. Estrutura do espaço além da órbita de Netuno constituído por milhões de objetos remanescentes do início do Sistema Solar, entre eles cometas e planetas anões.
  3. Remanescentes rochosos que sobraram da formação inicial do nosso Sistema Solar e são comumente encontrados entre as órbitas de Marte e Júpiter. Além disso possuem órbitas elípticas ao redor do Sol, porém apresentam formas bastante irregulares.
  4. Corpos relativamente pequenos compostos por rocha, poeira e principalmente gases congelados e que tem relação direta com as chuvas de meteoros. Além disso, quando se aproximam do Sol passam a apresentam uma atmosfera difusa, denominada coma, e também uma cauda.
  5. É um dos corpos mais explorados em nosso sistema e o único com rovers desenvolvendo pesquisas e analisando dados em sua superfície. Seu nome foi uma homenagem dos romanos ao deus da guerra mas também é bastante frequente encontrarmos menções a ele como Planeta Vermelho. Além disso é o único planeta rochoso que possui dois satélites naturais, Fobos e Deimos.
  6. É o planeta mais quente do nosso Sistema Solar devido a sua espessa atmosfera, onde o calor é retido em seu interior causando um descontrolado efeito estufa. Além disso é o segundo objeto mais brilhante do céu noturno sendo por isso conhecido como a estrela da manhã (Estrela d'Alva).
  7. É um planeta gasoso e foi o primeiro a ser descoberto com a ajuda de um telescópio. Uma de suas principais características é que seu eixo de rotação é aproximadamente paralelo ao plano seu de órbita, fazendo com que ele praticamente role enquanto orbita o Sol.
  8. É o único satélite natural do nosso planeta, o mais brilhante objeto do nosso céu noturno e principal responsável pelos fenômenos das marés. Além da terra, este é o único corpo celeste que já foi visitado pelos seres humanos.
  9. É terceiro planeta mais próximo do Sol e o único do nosso Sistema Solar com extensas regiões de em estado líquido. Por conta disso possui vastas espécies de seres vivos, dos oceanos mais profundos às montanhas mais altas.
  10. Objeto astronômico formado a partir do colapso de uma nuvem de poeira e gás conhecida como nebulosa. Possui um formato esférico e iluminado cujo em seu interior ocorrem reações de fusão nuclear.
  11. É o astro do Sistema Solar que mais possui luas e o planeta mais distante que conseguimos observar a olho nu. Sua principal caraterística é um extraordinário sistema de anéis compostos principalmente por gelo, poeira e material rochoso.
  12. Era considerado o nono planeta do nosso Sistema Solar, entretanto em 2006 foi reclassificado pela União Astronômica Internacional (IAU) como planeta-anão. Atualmente é o maior corpo celeste presente no Cinturão de Kuiper.
  13. Fenômeno luminoso ocasionado quando um meteoroide entra na atmosfera terrestre com altíssima velocidade e por conta do atrito com o ar acabam entrando em combustão. Além disso, este fenômeno é conhecido popularmente por estrela cadente.
  14. São planetas semelhantes à Terra feitos de rochas ou metais com uma superfície dura. Além disso possuem um núcleo de metal pesado derretido, poucas luas e características topológicas como vales, vulcões e crateras.

24 Clues: Fenômeno celeste que ocorre quando a lua fica alinhada entre a Terra e o sol, e a lua projeta uma sombra sobre a superfície da Terra. • Estrutura do espaço além da órbita de Netuno constituído por milhões de objetos remanescentes do início do Sistema Solar, entre eles cometas e planetas anões. • ...

The Solar System 2023-09-18

The Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The solar system is located in the outer spiral arm of the ____________ galaxy.
  2. the four Outer Planet are the four farthest planets fom the sun and are also known as what?
  3. an ice giant whose atmosphere consists of hydrogen and helium, some methane, and small amounts of ammonia and water.
  4. the largest planet.
  5. the only planet able maintain sustainable life.
  6. Our ______________ consists of the sun, planets and their moons, and a variety of smaller celestial objects including asteroids, meteors, comets, and many more.
  7. More massive objects have ___________ gravitational pull than less massive ones.
  8. the hottest planet
  9. a regular, repeating path that one object in space takes around another one.
  10. the four Inner planets are the four closest planets to the sun and are also known as what?
  11. a ring of icy bodies located beyondvNeptune where Pluto was discovered.
  12. the only planet that has rings made up of billions of chunks of ice and rock — from tiny, dust-sized grains to a few particles as large as mountains.
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  1. the approximate distance between Earth and the sun. An AU is approximately 93 million miles (150 million km).
  2. the smallest planet in our solar system.
  3. a huge collection of gas, dust, and billions of stars which is held together by gravity.
  4. the __________ two objects are from each other, the weaker is the force of gravity between them.
  5. a large celestial body that revolves around a star.
  6. a planet also spins on its own axis. This movement is known as ___________.
  7. the stream of charged particles released from the upper atmosphere of the sun.
  8. force of attraction between objects that have mass.
  9. a region in the solar system that is occupied by many irregularly shaped, solid bodies known as asteroids.
  10. also known as the Red Planet due to its bloody brick-red colored surface mainly because of the presence of iron oxide on rocks.
  11. Planets and moons are examples of natural ____________.
  12. an ice giant and the furthest planet from the sun?

24 Clues: the hottest planet • the largest planet. • the smallest planet in our solar system. • the only planet able maintain sustainable life. • an ice giant and the furthest planet from the sun? • a large celestial body that revolves around a star. • force of attraction between objects that have mass. • Planets and moons are examples of natural ____________. • ...

6th solar system 2024-05-06

6th solar system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The universe is expanding and likely will _____
  2. beyond Neptune’s orbit in our solar system
  3. the ___ _____ of most stars are around 73% Hydrogen, 25 % Helium, 2%other
  4. the sun has reactions called nuclear ____ that release heat and light
  5. this space ship was the ones to carry astronauts to the moon
  6. the inner layer of the sun
  7. he, in 1920 discovered that galaxies are moving away from Earth and each other
  8. spirit and ___ are the names of the 2 rovers sent to Mars in 2003
  9. Russian to first orbit Earth
  10. this is the motion of objects against background stars, it Helps determine distance
  11. what the first formation of planets were called as rock and dust were brought together with gravity
  12. the distance of stars is measured in ____ ____
  13. a large cloud of gas and dust containing an immense volume of material
  14. a craft that carries scientific instrumentation to gather info
  15. the outer white glowing area of the sun’s atmosphere
  16. the name of our galaxy
  17. the inner layer of the sun’s atmosphere
  18. how we measure distance in space
  19. spinning neutron stars
  20. flares gases/heat that erupt into space
  21. huge loops of gases
  22. this layer is the outer layer of the sun
  23. these are used to determine the types of elements in stars
  24. wind electrical particles coming off the sun
  25. name of the re-usable rocket built in the 80s by the US
  26. this zone is the middle layer of the sun
  27. when a star starts to run out of fuel it glows from leftover fuel, it is called this
  28. this may form from material leftover from a supernova- small but dense
  29. when large stars run out of fuel, within hours it blazes a million times brighter – this explosion is called this
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  1. these telescopes use mirrors to collect light
  2. waaaay beyond Neptune in our solar system, beyond the Kuiper belt
  3. the __ ___ ____ states that the universe formed in an instant in an enormous explosion
  4. 99.85% of the mass of our solar system is the ____
  5. scientists belive the universe came into being ___ billion years ago
  6. the densest part of the nebula- a contracting nebula pulling in to form this
  7. the hottest stars are this color
  8. These are made up of millions of stars
  9. these 2 probes 1 & 2 were sent in the 1970s to explore the outer planets
  10. the name of the joint space station launched in the 90s
  11. the ____ brightness of a star is the brightness it would have if it were a standard distance from Earth
  12. dog launched into space by the Russian in the 1950s
  13. the average distance from Earth to the sun is ___ AU
  14. our sun will last approximately 5 ____ more years
  15. ___ stars last longer than ___ ones
  16. this lunar module landed on mars with 3 US astronauts
  17. very large stars may only last 10 ____ years
  18. area between Mars and Jupiter
  19. Massive stars when they die can become this- after a supernova explosion
  20. he, in the 1600’s found the true distance from Earth to the sun and Earth to Venus
  21. these telescopes use many lenses
  22. ice, dust, rock moving around the sun in a large orbit that originates in the Oort cloud
  23. the first space station made in the 1970s
  24. areas on the sun that are cooler
  25. the middle layer of the sun’s atmosphere
  26. the ____ brightness of a star is how bright is seems from Earth
  27. a ___ planet is an object that orbits the sun but does not have its own clear path
  28. the ___ of this indicates temperature of the star

57 Clues: huge loops of gases • the name of our galaxy • spinning neutron stars • the inner layer of the sun • Russian to first orbit Earth • area between Mars and Jupiter • the hottest stars are this color • these telescopes use many lenses • areas on the sun that are cooler • how we measure distance in space • ___ stars last longer than ___ ones • These are made up of millions of stars • ...

The Solar System 2023-05-04

The Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Comets grow ___ from being heated up.
  2. How many times per day does Mar's largest moon orbits the planet?
  3. Venus has a thick and ___ atmosphere that would make it impossible to live on.
  4. The third brightest object in the sky viewed from earth.
  5. Uranus is named after the Greek god of what?
  6. The fifth largest planet in the Milky way.
  7. Is the largest moon to Mars.
  8. NASA sends ____ to Mars.
  9. This planet has seasons, volcanos, and polar ice caps.
  10. In history, meteors were known for great _____.
  11. Jupiter has no ___ so you would fall to the inside of the planet.
  12. This planet's moons are named after characters from Shakespeare's and Alexander Pope's works.
  13. Like the moon, Mercury has many ___ on its surface.
  14. One of the largest known dwarf planets in our solar system.
  15. This moon's orbit is opposite of its planet's.
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  1. If the Sun were as tall as a typical front door, Earth would be the size of a ____.
  2. The total mass of all the ______ combined are less than that of our moon.
  3. Are most commonly known as shooting stars.
  4. Jupiter's moon has ___ all over the surface because of the volcanos.
  5. How old was the person who named the dwarf planet, Pluto?
  6. This planet has the fastest rotation.
  7. Pluto and it's moon, ____, orbit each other.
  8. Saturn is the namesake for what day of the week?
  9. Jupiter's moon that is slightly larger than Earth's moon and volcanic.
  10. These rocks in the sky are made of dust and ice.
  11. Has short days, but VERY long years.
  12. Neptune has the most ____ weather out of all the other planets.
  13. This dwarf planet can either be farther or closer to earth than Neptune.
  14. This planet has a thin atmosphere and does not have any moons.
  15. The atmosphere on the largest dwarf planet is so frozen, it collapses on the surface as what?
  16. Nine Earths can fit into this planet.
  17. Asteroids are rich in what material.

32 Clues: NASA sends ____ to Mars. • Is the largest moon to Mars. • Has short days, but VERY long years. • Asteroids are rich in what material. • Comets grow ___ from being heated up. • This planet has the fastest rotation. • Nine Earths can fit into this planet. • Are most commonly known as shooting stars. • The fifth largest planet in the Milky way. • ...

El Sistema Solar 2023-05-12

El Sistema Solar crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Cuenta con un precioso grupo de siete anillos separados por espacio entre ellos.
  2. es el planeta más pequeño de nuestro sistema solar.
  3. planeta desértico y frío.
  4. Es el último de los planetas de nuestro sistema solar.
  5. Es un planeta terrestre: es pequeño y rocoso. Su atmósfera es densa: atrapa el calor y por eso es tan caluroso.
  6. En astronomía, un satélite es un objeto que orbita (da vueltas) alrededor de un planeta.
  7. Parte más menuda y deshecha de la tierra muy seca, que con cualquier movimiento se levanta en el aire.
  8. es un planeta terrestre y rocoso.
  9. región de nuestro Sistema Solar ubicado entre las órbitas de Júpiter y de Marte
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  1. es un gigante hecho de gas, y no tiene una superficie sólida, pero puede tener un núcleo interno sólido de aproximadamente el tamaño de la Tierra.
  2. pequeños objetos rocosos que orbitan alrededor del Sol.
  3. cuerpos menores, desde una pocos metros hasta algunos kilómetros de diámetro, compuestos de hielo y silicatos.
  4. fase sólida del agua (H2O).
  5. esfera de gas en un estado de equilibrio entre la gravedad que tiende a comprimirla y la presión del gas, que tiende a que se expanda.
  6. Espacio dentro del cráneo que contiene el ojo, incluso sus nervios y músculos.
  7. gigante de hielo, en lugar de un gigante de gas.
  8. agregado de uno o más minerales sólidos, con propiedades físicas y químicas definidas, que se agrupan de forma natural.
  9. es la estrella más próxima a la Tierra y se encuentra a una distancia promedio de 150 millones de kilómetros. Es la principal fuente primaria de luz y calor para la Tierra.
  10. astro opaco, sin luz propia, que gira en torno a la tierra y la acompaña en su trayectoria alrededor del sol.
  11. es un tipo de transformación que toma cada punto de una figura y lo hace girar un cierto número de grados alrededor de un punto dado.

20 Clues: planeta desértico y frío. • fase sólida del agua (H2O). • es un planeta terrestre y rocoso. • gigante de hielo, en lugar de un gigante de gas. • es el planeta más pequeño de nuestro sistema solar. • Es el último de los planetas de nuestro sistema solar. • pequeños objetos rocosos que orbitan alrededor del Sol. • ...

Solar System Review 2021-04-23

Solar System Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. to spin on an axis
  2. A streak of light in the sky produced by the burning of a meteoroid in Earth's atmosphere.
  3. to move around another object in a circular path
  4. Collection of asteroids and other debris located between Mars and Jupiter
  5. Closest planet to the Sun
  6. A region of the solar system that is just beyond the orbit of Neptune and that contains small bodies made mostly of ice
  7. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
  8. a small, rocky body that travels through space
  9. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
  10. A model of the universe in which Earth is at the center of the revolving planets and stars.
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  1. the sun and all of the planets and other bodies that travel around it
  2. Second-largest planet in Solar System; large ring systemq
  3. Dwarf planet found in the Asteroid Belt
  4. A loose collection of ice and dust that orbits the sun, typically in a long, narrow orbit.
  5. All of space and everything in it
  6. Farthest-out major planet
  7. A collection of stars, dust, and gas bound together by gravity
  8. A meteoroid that passes through the atmosphere and hits Earth's surface.
  9. a spherical region that surrounds the solar system and contains billions of comets
  10. Rings, the Great Red Spot, and many moons.
  11. A force of attraction between objects that is due to their masses, and that increases in proportion to their masses
  12. Planet, 1930-2006
  13. A model of the solar system in which Earth and the other planets revolve around the sun
  14. Seventh planet out from the Sun
  15. "The Red Planet," with four moons and an iron-rich crust
  16. "Earth's Twin," except for the enormous air pressure and toxic atmosphere
  17. any of numerous small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal that move around the sun (mainly between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter)

27 Clues: Planet, 1930-2006 • to spin on an axis • Farthest-out major planet • Closest planet to the Sun • Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars • Seventh planet out from the Sun • Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune • All of space and everything in it • Dwarf planet found in the Asteroid Belt • Rings, the Great Red Spot, and many moons. • a small, rocky body that travels through space • ...

THE SOLAR SYSTEM 2022-03-25

THE SOLAR SYSTEM crossword puzzle
Across
  1. DEVELOPED THREE LAWS ABOUT PLANETARY MOTION
  2. OBSCURRING OF LIGHT FROM A CELESTIAL BODY AND ITS SOURCE OF ILLUMINATION
  3. THE FORCE THAT HOLDS ALL CELESTIAL OBJECTS IN THEIR ORBITS
  4. PLANET WITH THE LONGEST ORBITAL PERIOD
  5. CIRCULAR MOVEMENT ABOUT AN AXIS
  6. EARTH'S ONLY NATURAL SATELLITE
  7. GAS GIANTS DON'T HAVE THESE BECAUSE THEY LACK A SOLID SURFACE
  8. NEAREST STAR TO EARTH
  9. PLANETS THAT HAVE A SOLID SURFACE
  10. CLOSEST PLANET TO THE SUN
  11. THE PATH A PLANET FOLLOWS AS IT REVOLVES AROUND THE SUN
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  1. SUN-CENTERED
  2. DWARF PLANET IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM
  3. LARGEST PLANET IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM
  4. THE SPEED OF EARTH AS IT GETS CLOSER TO THE SUN IN ITS ORBIT
  5. JUPITER SATURN URANUS NEPTUNE
  6. SMALL OBJECT THAT ENTERS EARTH'S ATMOSPHERE FROM SPACE AND BURNS UP DUE TO FRICTION
  7. ECLIPSE WHEN THE MOON IS ALIGNED DIRECTLY BETWEEN THE SUN AND EARTH BLOCKING ALL OR PART OF THE SUN
  8. STUDY OF THE PHYSICAL UNIVERSE BEYOND EARTH'S ATMOSPHERE
  9. A CELESTIAL BODY OF ICE, DUST AND ROCK WITH AN ELONGATED AND ELLIPTICAL ORBIT
  10. METEOROID THAT PASSES THROUGH THE ATMOSPHERE AND HITS THE EARTH'S SURFACE
  11. SMALL ROCKY BODY ORBITING THE SUN MANY FOUND IN A REGION OF SPACE BETWEEN MARS AND JUPITER

22 Clues: SUN-CENTERED • NEAREST STAR TO EARTH • CLOSEST PLANET TO THE SUN • JUPITER SATURN URANUS NEPTUNE • EARTH'S ONLY NATURAL SATELLITE • CIRCULAR MOVEMENT ABOUT AN AXIS • DWARF PLANET IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM • PLANETS THAT HAVE A SOLID SURFACE • LARGEST PLANET IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM • PLANET WITH THE LONGEST ORBITAL PERIOD • DEVELOPED THREE LAWS ABOUT PLANETARY MOTION • ...

Our Solar System 2022-02-23

Our Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. point 90 degrees from the horizon directly up
  2. Unit, Distance between center of Earth and center of Sol
  3. Galaxy formation of oval shape
  4. Celestial object small and rocky
  5. North region
  6. Path of Earth's orbit around Sol
  7. Galaxy formation of no distinct shape
  8. Astronomy, traditional practice of observing the sky for time and navigation
  9. Eye, Visual perception without use of assisting factors
  10. Colloquial grouping of stars on the celestial sphere
  11. Gravity bound system of stars, planets, gas, dust and dark matter
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  1. Celestial object of ice and dust
  2. Building with interior that projects the night sky
  3. Four divisions of Earth's orbit around Sol marking changes in weather and daylight hours
  4. Clouds of dust and gas occupying space
  5. Galaxy formation of one or more arms
  6. Sphere, imaginary sphere around the observer on which celestial objects appear to lie
  7. Fixed points in the night sky of object similar to Sol
  8. Area on celestial sphere representing perceived outline or pattern of stars
  9. Building housing an astronomical telescope
  10. Motion, Yearly movement of stars on the celestial sphere
  11. Occurring twice a year and is when the sun crosses the celestial equator resulting in day and night to be approximate in length
  12. Occurring twice a year and is when the sun reaches maximum or minimum declination resulting in the longest and shortest days
  13. South region

24 Clues: North region • South region • Galaxy formation of oval shape • Celestial object of ice and dust • Celestial object small and rocky • Path of Earth's orbit around Sol • Galaxy formation of one or more arms • Galaxy formation of no distinct shape • Clouds of dust and gas occupying space • Building housing an astronomical telescope • point 90 degrees from the horizon directly up • ...

SOLAR VERBS CROSSWORD 2025-02-20

SOLAR VERBS CROSSWORD crossword puzzle
Across
  1. TRAVEL
  2. SAY
  3. LAUNCH
  4. CAN
  5. BEGIN
  6. START
  7. KNOW
  8. THREATEN
  9. DO
  10. STUDY
  11. GET
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  1. ORIGINATE
  2. CARRY
  3. HELP
  4. CAPTURE
  5. GO
  6. WATCH
  7. REACH
  8. DESIGN
  9. MAKE
  10. BE
  11. TAKE

22 Clues: GO • BE • DO • SAY • CAN • GET • HELP • KNOW • MAKE • TAKE • CARRY • BEGIN • START • WATCH • REACH • STUDY • TRAVEL • LAUNCH • DESIGN • CAPTURE • THREATEN • ORIGINATE

Solar System Crossword 2023-10-25

Solar System Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The natural satellite of the earth (other planets have them too).
  2. The sun is composed of hydrogen and __.
  3. Sphere-shaped group of small rock and ice that are the furthest objects from the sun.
  4. The third planet from the sun.
  5. The closest planet to the sun
  6. The farthest planet from the sun
  7. Debris from comets that would be meteors if they enter earth's atmosphere.
  8. These orbit the sun and are located between Mars and Jupiter.
  9. When an object spins on its axis
  10. Disk-shaped group of small rock and ice beyond the orbit of Neptune.
  11. Force of attraction between two objects due to their masses.
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  1. The process in which plants create oxygen and chemical energy, which is one reason why life exists on earth.
  2. The earth is 78% __.
  3. These burn when entering the atmosphere, causing light.
  4. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are all __ planets.
  5. The earth is 21% __.
  6. These form large tails of gas and dust, melt when they near the sun, and originate from the Kuiper belt or Oort cloud.
  7. The largest and hottest object in our solar system.
  8. When an object moves around another object.
  9. the curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft around a star, planet, or moon
  10. Mercury, venus, earth, and mars are all __ planets.
  11. The collection of planets, moons, and other objects that orbit around the sun.

22 Clues: The earth is 78% __. • The earth is 21% __. • The closest planet to the sun • The third planet from the sun. • The farthest planet from the sun • When an object spins on its axis • The sun is composed of hydrogen and __. • When an object moves around another object. • The largest and hottest object in our solar system. • Mercury, venus, earth, and mars are all __ planets. • ...

The solar system 2024-11-21

The solar system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Most of what astronomers know about mercury has come from
  2. Axis of rotation is tilted at an angle of about 90 degrees
  3. Trapping of heat by the atmosphere is called the
  4. Meteoroids that pass through the atmosphere and are found on Earth’s surface are called
  5. Region beyond the kuiper belt stretches out more than 1,000 times the distance between the sun and Neptune
  6. Clouds of gas and dust that form a fuzzy outer layer on a comet's heaad
  7. The largest planet that revolves around the sun
  8. The inner planets are often called the
  9. Jupiter's largest moon
  10. A thin disk of small particles of ice and rock
  11. Its atmosphere contains visible clouds
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  1. A giant impact almost broke this moon apart
  2. Region beyond Neptune's orbit that extends to about 100 time Earth's distance from the sun
  3. The region of the solar system between Mars and Jupiter
  4. The solid inner core of a comet
  5. Are chunks of rock or dust smaller than asteroids
  6. Atmosphere is so heavy and thick that would crush a human
  7. Called the red planet
  8. Has no atmosphere
  9. 70% is covered with water
  10. Loose collections of ice, dust and small rocky particles
  11. A dwarf planet that orbits around Neptune
  12. Jupier, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are...
  13. Meteoroid enters Earth’s atmosphere, friction with the air creates heat and produces a streak of light known as a

24 Clues: Has no atmosphere • Called the red planet • Jupiter's largest moon • 70% is covered with water • The solid inner core of a comet • The inner planets are often called the • Its atmosphere contains visible clouds • A dwarf planet that orbits around Neptune • Jupier, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are... • A giant impact almost broke this moon apart • ...

The Solar System 2025-03-18

The Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The shape of orbits in Kepler's model (10)
  2. When a planet lies on a line between Earth and the Sun (11)
  3. Formulated laws of gravitational motion (6)
  4. A telescope with mirrors (9)
  5. A space probe that crashes into a body (8)
  6. Egyptian who refined geocentric model (7)
  7. Big fan of Mars (5)
  8. A day particularly short or long (8)
  9. The shape of orbits in early models (8)
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  1. Earth at the centre (10)
  2. A small circle whose circumference moves around a larger one (8)
  3. A space probe that lands on a body (6)
  4. View an inferior planet when this is greatest (10)
  5. Sun at the centre (10)
  6. A telescope with lenses (9)
  7. Published heliocentric thesis on deathbed (10)
  8. The 'wobbling' of Earth's axis (10)
  9. Motion that appears backwards (10)
  10. A day and night of equal length (7)
  11. What Aristotle believed made the planets orbit (5,5)
  12. Greek philosopher who proposed geocentric model(11)
  13. When a planet is closest to Earth (10)
  14. A space probe that orbits a body (7)
  15. A space probe that passes a body (5)

24 Clues: Big fan of Mars (5) • Sun at the centre (10) • Earth at the centre (10) • A telescope with lenses (9) • A telescope with mirrors (9) • Motion that appears backwards (10) • The 'wobbling' of Earth's axis (10) • A day and night of equal length (7) • A space probe that orbits a body (7) • A space probe that passes a body (5) • A day particularly short or long (8) • ...

The Solar System 2022-11-08

The Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. If you were on this planet, you would be frigid and would bring a giant umbrella
  2. a dwarf planet that is 5th closest to the sun
  3. a dwarf planet that completes one orbit around the sun every 11400 years
  4. this planet is named after a roman god who was the god of thunder
  5. Spins so fast that there is 4 hours a day on this dwarf planet, 2 hours in daytime, 2 hours a nighttime
  6. A 900 degree Fahrenheit planet
  7. planet next to jupiter
  8. at the speed of _____!
  9. pluto was discovered in _____
  10. The only planet with thriving individuals that scientists know of
  11. the farthest belt
Down
  1. I am a dwarf planet, and my name sounds like I am a bell
  2. how many earths could fit in the sun?
  3. this dwarf planet lives in the belt between mars and jupiter
  4. It was a planet, but now it is not
  5. a trans-neptunian dwarf planet
  6. "the ruler of the solar system," or that's what it says in the book.
  7. What planet's axis is at 90 degrees?
  8. how many moons does jupiter have?
  9. The one with famous rings
  10. orcus' large moon
  11. the belt between mars and jupiter
  12. 800 degrees Fahrenheit planet

23 Clues: orcus' large moon • the farthest belt • planet next to jupiter • at the speed of _____! • The one with famous rings • 800 degrees Fahrenheit planet • pluto was discovered in _____ • a trans-neptunian dwarf planet • A 900 degree Fahrenheit planet • how many moons does jupiter have? • the belt between mars and jupiter • It was a planet, but now it is not • ...

The Solar Explosion 2022-02-10

The Solar Explosion crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a gigantic explosion in which a massive star collapses and throws its outer layers into space; plural supernovae
  2. a small, rocky object that orbits the sun, usually in a band between the orbit of Jupiter and Mars
  3. a collection of stars, dust and gas bound together by gravity
  4. an object so massive and dense that not even light can escape its gravity
  5. the portion of Earth that is water
  6. one of the highly dense planets nearest to the sun; Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars
  7. the change in the illuminated area of one celestial body as seen from another celestial body;phases of the moon are caused by the position of Earth,the sun,and the moon
Down
  1. a large celestial body that is composed of gas and emits light; the sun is a typical star
  2. a model for the formation of the solar system in which the sun and planets condense from a cloud (or nebula) of gas and dust
  3. a large cloud of dust and gas in interstellar space; a region in space where stars are born or where stars explode at the end of their lives
  4. a small, hot, dim star that us the leftover center of an old star
  5. a large, reddish star late in it's life cycle
  6. a planet that has a deep, massive atmosphere, such as Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, or Neptune
  7. an event in which the shadow of one celestial body falls on another
  8. contains the sun and all of the planets and other bodies that travel around in it
  9. Any of the nine primary bodies that orbit the sun; a similar body that orbits another star
  10. the distance that light travels in one year; about 9.5 trillion kilometers
  11. a small body of ice, rock, and cosmic dust loosely packed together that follows an elliptical orbit and that gives off gas and dust in the form of a tail as it passes close to the sun
  12. a natural or artificial body that revolves around a planet
  13. a accumulation of matter
  14. a group of stars bound by gravity

21 Clues: a accumulation of matter • a group of stars bound by gravity • the portion of Earth that is water • a large, reddish star late in it's life cycle • a natural or artificial body that revolves around a planet • a collection of stars, dust and gas bound together by gravity • a small, hot, dim star that us the leftover center of an old star • ...

The solar system 2022-02-11

The solar system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. one of the highly dense planets nearest to the sun; Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars
  2. a large, reddish star late in it's life cycle
  3. an object so massive and dense that not even light can escape its gravity
  4. a small, rocky object that orbits the sun, usually in a band between the orbit of Jupiter and Mars
  5. contains the sun and all of the planets and other bodies that travel around in it
  6. a small, hot, dim star that us the leftover center of an old star
  7. a group of stars bound by gravity
  8. a large celestial body that is composed of gas and emits light; the sun is a typical star
  9. the change in the illuminated area of one celestial body as seen from another celestial body;phases of the moon are caused by the position of Earth,the sun,and the moon
  10. Any of the nine primary bodies that orbit the sun; a similar body that orbits another star
  11. a small body of ice, rock, and cosmic dust loosely packed together that follows an elliptical orbit and that gives off gas and dust in the form of a tail as it passes close to the sun
  12. a collection of stars, dust and gas bound together by gravity
Down
  1. the distance that light travels in one year; about 9.5 trillion kilometers
  2. a accumulation of matter
  3. a natural or artificial body that revolves around a planet
  4. a large cloud of dust and gas in interstellar space; a region in space where stars are born or where stars explode at the end of their lives
  5. an event in which the shadow of one celestial body falls on another
  6. a planet that has a deep, massive atmosphere, such as Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, or Neptune
  7. a model for the formation of the solar system in which the sun and planets condense from a cloud (or nebula) of gas and dust
  8. the portion of Earth that is water
  9. a gigantic explosion in which a massive star collapses and throws its outer layers into space; plural supernovae

21 Clues: a accumulation of matter • a group of stars bound by gravity • the portion of Earth that is water • a large, reddish star late in it's life cycle • a natural or artificial body that revolves around a planet • a collection of stars, dust and gas bound together by gravity • a small, hot, dim star that us the leftover center of an old star • ...

The Solar System 2022-04-27

The Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. small particles of debris floating
  2. emission of energy
  3. everything in existence is inside this.
  4. a form of transport that travels regularly between two places.
  5. all planets _____ around the sun.
  6. a system of millions or billions of stars.
  7. the act of studying out of space
  8. a group of stars forming a shape or object
  9. a gas produced by cow poo
  10. gases surrounding the earth or another planet
  11. used to portray a smaller or larger object
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  1. an invisible force pulling everything towards the ground
  2. a large ball of heat
  3. a man-made object orbiting the Earth
  4. surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body
  5. the distance light travels in 365 days
  6. a set of things working together
  7. a large celestial body orbiting the sun
  8. an imaginary line about which a body rotates
  9. a celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice
  10. a colourless, odourless, highly flammable gas
  11. using or involving ellipsis.
  12. a series of shapes or symbols repeating
  13. a small rocky body orbiting the sun.
  14. a cloud of gas and dust in outer space
  15. a body of matter that has entered the earth's atmosphere

26 Clues: emission of energy • a large ball of heat • a gas produced by cow poo • using or involving ellipsis. • a set of things working together • the act of studying out of space • all planets _____ around the sun. • small particles of debris floating • a man-made object orbiting the Earth • a small rocky body orbiting the sun. • the distance light travels in 365 days • ...

The Solar System 2025-11-12

The Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The second closest planet to the sun
  2. Controlled by the moons gravitational pull on earth
  3. There are four planets that are this
  4. Getting bigger
  5. Was a planet now a dwarf planet
  6. The center of the solar system
  7. Has the shortest years
  8. Spins on it side
  9. Our Solar system
  10. The hottest season
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  1. The biggest planet
  2. Called the goldilocks planet
  3. Has the longest years
  4. A big ball of gas
  5. Something that orbits something else
  6. Getting smaller
  7. The study of all things to do with space
  8. It orbits Earth
  9. The coldest season
  10. The asteroid belt is between this planet and jupiter

20 Clues: Getting bigger • Getting smaller • It orbits Earth • Spins on it side • Our Solar system • A big ball of gas • The biggest planet • The coldest season • The hottest season • Has the longest years • Has the shortest years • Called the goldilocks planet • The center of the solar system • Was a planet now a dwarf planet • The second closest planet to the sun • ...

OUR SOLAR SYSTEM 2025-10-22

OUR SOLAR SYSTEM crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the lowest layer of the atmosphere
  2. the scientist that the Oort Cloud was named after
  3. based off of the constellation Perseus
  4. cross the Earth’s orbit and spend most of their time in Earth’s orbit
  5. amount of light reflected by a planet or celestial body
  6. “dirty snowball”
  7. a process in finding the epicenter of an earthquake
  8. Philippine Area of Responsibility
  9. when a meteor survives frictional heating and strikes ground
  10. a tropical cyclone formed in the North Atlantic Ocean
  11. “shooting star”
  12. scale used to measure magnitude
  13. series of huge waves caused by an earthquake underneath the ocean
  14. meteor showers coming from the debris of asteroid 3200 Phaeton
  15. tropical cyclones are commonly known as - in the Philippines
  16. the type of wave that has the greatest amplitude
  17. based off the constellation Orion
  18. the type of wave that gets recorded first
  19. comets that complete their orbit in 200 years or less
  20. area where tropical cyclones form
  21. comets that complete their orbit in more than 200 years
  22. a tropical cyclone formed in the Southwest Indian Ocean
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  1. celestial event in which several meteors enter Earth’s atmosphere
  2. slowest among seismic waves
  3. where most asteroids are located (between Mars and Jupiter)
  4. used to detect, measure, and record seismic activity
  5. the solid mass of a comet that is composed of ice, gas, and dust
  6. NEA’s
  7. the scientist that the Kuiper Belt was named after
  8. waves recorded second by a seismograph
  9. meteor showers coming from the debris of asteroid 2003EH1
  10. based off the constellation Leo
  11. the force used to create a reverse fault
  12. scale used to measure intensity
  13. point in which earthquakes originate

35 Clues: NEA’s • “shooting star” • “dirty snowball” • slowest among seismic waves • scale used to measure magnitude • based off the constellation Leo • scale used to measure intensity • Philippine Area of Responsibility • based off the constellation Orion • area where tropical cyclones form • the lowest layer of the atmosphere • point in which earthquakes originate • ...

Our solar system 2025-10-29

Our solar system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 88 Earth days are equal to how many years on Mercury?
  2. Only dwarf planet in the inner solar system.
  3. What mercury is doing every day.
  4. Dwarf planet, Haumea's, nickname.
  5. Invented in the 1600s, and gives us a better view of space.
  6. Largest planet.
  7. Jupiter's biggest moon, which is larger than Mercury.
  8. Planet who has wind speeds up to 2,100 km/h
Down
  1. What majority of Venus's atmosphere is composed of.
  2. Smallest planet.
  3. Planet with 274 moons.
  4. spacecraft that served as the crewed lunar lander of Apollo 11.
  5. Galaxy we are in.
  6. How many planets have not had a rover land on them?
  7. The Jovian Moon (on Jupiter) is known for these active features.
  8. Known as the "red planet".
  9. Number of stars in our solar system.
  10. There are 8.2 billion of them on earth.
  11. First rover to land on mars.
  12. Number of planets.
  13. Number of dwarf planets.
  14. Which planet is an "ice giant"?
  15. Only planet known to have liquid water.

23 Clues: Largest planet. • Smallest planet. • Galaxy we are in. • Number of planets. • Planet with 274 moons. • Number of dwarf planets. • Known as the "red planet". • First rover to land on mars. • Which planet is an "ice giant"? • What mercury is doing every day. • Dwarf planet, Haumea's, nickname. • Number of stars in our solar system. • There are 8.2 billion of them on earth. • ...

ASSA Game Zone 2022-10-14

ASSA Game Zone crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Which Messier object is considered to be the first image of the black hole
  2. Which tail of a comet points directly away from the Sun
  3. What is the long form of AU
  4. What space Telescope was launched most recently?
  5. The first man to go to space
  6. Which Telescope was used to obtain the first image of a black hole
  7. The ultimate fate of our sun
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  1. The North Star
  2. The most abundant element of the universe
  3. The planet in our solar system with two irregular nonspherical moons
  4. The smallest planet of the solar system
  5. Who proposed the geocentric model
  6. Who first observed that the universe is expanding
  7. The planet famous for its rings
  8. The coldest planet in the solar system
  9. The Sun's apparent path

16 Clues: The North Star • The Sun's apparent path • What is the long form of AU • The first man to go to space • The ultimate fate of our sun • The planet famous for its rings • Who proposed the geocentric model • The coldest planet in the solar system • The smallest planet of the solar system • The most abundant element of the universe • What space Telescope was launched most recently? • ...

The Sun :) 2023-10-10

The Sun :) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. These fields are what affect patterns on the Sun's surface
  2. Arcs of gases escaping the chromosphere
  3. The definition of "photo"
  4. This happens when solar winds meet the Earth's atmosphere
  5. Where the sun's energy comes from in the core
  6. This is where light comes from on the Sun
  7. This is located outside the photosphere
  8. These are flares from the corona
Down
  1. Two hydrogens fuse into this element
  2. These look dark because they are slightly cooler than its surroundings
  3. This zone is where energy is circulated to the surface
  4. The cycle of solar activities in years
  5. The definition of "color"
  6. The person who came up with the theory of relativity
  7. This is what holds the Sun together
  8. This layer is only visible during solar eclipses

16 Clues: The definition of "color" • The definition of "photo" • These are flares from the corona • This is what holds the Sun together • Two hydrogens fuse into this element • The cycle of solar activities in years • Arcs of gases escaping the chromosphere • This is located outside the photosphere • This is where light comes from on the Sun • ...

Planets 2023-09-19

Planets crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the most recognizable attribute of saturn
  2. has auroras that are 500 times brighter than Earth's
  3. the storm that has been going on for more than 300 years
  4. only planet that has water in solid, liquid and gas forms
  5. it has its color due to the high level of methane on its surface
  6. considered the "morning star" and the hottest planet in the solar system
Down
  1. this moon is larger than the smallest planet in the solar system
  2. has shortest day in the solar system, with only 10 hours in a day
  3. has 13 moons and was observed by Voyager 2
  4. the most visited planet, that once held liquid water
  5. the largest moon of the last planet in the solar system
  6. has a thin atmosphere that contains oxygen, sodium, and hydrogen
  7. the largest moon of the planet that has rings

13 Clues: the most recognizable attribute of saturn • has 13 moons and was observed by Voyager 2 • the largest moon of the planet that has rings • the most visited planet, that once held liquid water • has auroras that are 500 times brighter than Earth's • the largest moon of the last planet in the solar system • the storm that has been going on for more than 300 years • ...

Space 2018-06-04

Space crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The galaxy that contains the Solar System.
  2. A dark area on the Sun caused by cooling from electromagnetic activity within the Sun.
  3. the largest planet in our solar system.
  4. A giant ball of hot gas and plasma that generates huge amounts of energy through nuclear fusion.
  5. A large planet that is not composed mostly of rock, but primarily of gas. There are four gas giants in the Solar System including Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
  6. the fifth largest planet in the Solar System and third from the Sun
  7. A huge explosion caused when a star collapses on itself.
  8. An area in space with gravity so intense even light cannot escape its pull. Black holes are formed when massive stars collapse.
  9. the eighth planet from the Sun and is nearly four times the size of Earth
  10. The path a celestial object takes around a star or planet.
Down
  1. small solar system bodies that orbit the Sun. Made of rock and metal, they can also contain organic compounds. Similar to comets but do not have a visible coma (fuzzy outline and tail) like comets do.
  2. the fourth planet from the Sun
  3. The branch of science that studies outer space, celestial bodies, and the universe.
  4. An instrument used to view objects in outer space.
  5. was the furthest planet from the Sun

15 Clues: the fourth planet from the Sun • was the furthest planet from the Sun • the largest planet in our solar system. • The galaxy that contains the Solar System. • An instrument used to view objects in outer space. • A huge explosion caused when a star collapses on itself. • The path a celestial object takes around a star or planet. • ...

SPACE EXPLORATION 2018-11-11

SPACE EXPLORATION crossword puzzle
Across
  1. monitor weather and climate; provide communication; navigation
  2. refers to anything related to the sun
  3. made up of clouds of gas and dust
  4. all of space and everything in it
  5. the study of space
  6. a small body of gas and ice orbiting around the solar system
  7. vehicles used in space
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  1. a usually tubular optical instrument for viewing distant objects
  2. we live in Milky Way
  3. the gases surrounding a star of planet
  4. someone who travels in space
  5. the path an object in space takes while it moves
  6. refers to anything related to the moon
  7. star in the middle of our solar system

14 Clues: the study of space • we live in Milky Way • vehicles used in space • someone who travels in space • made up of clouds of gas and dust • all of space and everything in it • refers to anything related to the sun • the gases surrounding a star of planet • refers to anything related to the moon • star in the middle of our solar system • ...

Unit 4 vocab part 3 2024-02-14

Unit 4 vocab part 3 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A huge group of single stars
  2. An attractive force between two masses
  3. station A large artificial satellite
  4. Belt A region in the solar system roughly located between the orbits of the planets Jupiter and mars
  5. Streaks of light
  6. An object that revolves around another object
  7. loose collections of ice
  8. Belt A large region in the solar system past Neptune where pluto and other dwarf planets orbits the sun
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  1. system A gravitationally bound system
  2. Rocky objects
  3. Shuttle Spacecraft that can carry a crew to space
  4. All of space and time and their contents
  5. Probe A spacecraft that has various scientific instruments
  6. An astronomical body that orbits a star
  7. A place that is empty
  8. spinoff An item that has uses on Earth
  9. Space Telescope a space telescope

17 Clues: Rocky objects • Streaks of light • A place that is empty • loose collections of ice • A huge group of single stars • Space Telescope a space telescope • An attractive force between two masses • station A large artificial satellite • An astronomical body that orbits a star • system A gravitationally bound system • All of space and time and their contents • ...

Unit 4 vocab part 3 2024-02-14

Unit 4 vocab part 3 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A huge group of single stars
  2. An attractive force between two masses
  3. station A large artificial satellite
  4. Belt A region in the solar system roughly located between the orbits of the planets Jupiter and mars
  5. Streaks of light
  6. An object that revolves around another object
  7. loose collections of ice
  8. Belt A large region in the solar system past Neptune where pluto and other dwarf planets orbits the sun
Down
  1. system A gravitationally bound system
  2. Rocky objects
  3. Shuttle Spacecraft that can carry a crew to space
  4. All of space and time and their contents
  5. Probe A spacecraft that has various scientific instruments
  6. An astronomical body that orbits a star
  7. A place that is empty
  8. spinoff An item that has uses on Earth
  9. Space Telescope a space telescope

17 Clues: Rocky objects • Streaks of light • A place that is empty • loose collections of ice • A huge group of single stars • Space Telescope a space telescope • An attractive force between two masses • station A large artificial satellite • An astronomical body that orbits a star • system A gravitationally bound system • All of space and time and their contents • ...

Aaron Inner Planets 2024-04-30

Aaron Inner Planets crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This planet is known as the red planet?
  2. Venus has a nickname and it is called _____.
  3. Venus is the____ planet in our solar system.
  4. What planet has a Similar size to Earth?
  5. Venus is the ___ planet in the solar system.
  6. Mars has _____ rover on its surface.
  7. Mars takes 637 ___ to complete its orbit.
  8. Mercurius is a nickname for ____.
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  1. Mercury ___closest to the sun.
  2. Earth takes 24 ____ to complete a full spin.
  3. Phobos and ____ are the moons of Mars.
  4. Venus’s planet type is ____.
  5. What planet only has life in the solar system?
  6. Earth takes 365 ___ to complete its orbit.
  7. Mercury takes 88 ____to complete its orbit.

15 Clues: Venus’s planet type is ____. • Mercury ___closest to the sun. • Mercurius is a nickname for ____. • Mars has _____ rover on its surface. • Phobos and ____ are the moons of Mars. • This planet is known as the red planet? • What planet has a Similar size to Earth? • Mars takes 637 ___ to complete its orbit. • Earth takes 365 ___ to complete its orbit. • ...

Eclipse Crossword 2024-02-23

Eclipse Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. If you are not in the path of totality, you can still experience a ____________ eclipse if the Moon does not completely block the Sun.
  2. The next solar eclipse that can be seen from Oklahoma will occur on _______ 8, 2024.
  3. Because looking at the Sun is always dangerous, during an eclipse we should be concerned about eye _____________.
  4. During a solar eclipse, the Earth is darkened by the Moon’s
  5. The Moon sometimes appears in this shape. The Sun also can appear in this shape when the Moon is blocking the view.
  6. The __________ is the darkest part of the Moon’s shadow during an eclipse
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  1. This is the curved path around a star, a planet, or even a moon.
  2. Eclipse _________________ have a special solar filter that blocks out harmful ultraviolet and infrared rays from the Sun.
  3. This term means related to the moon.
  4. This word means referring to the Sun.
  5. A solar eclipse can only occur during a new _______.
  6. The Sun is our closest __________.

12 Clues: The Sun is our closest __________. • This term means related to the moon. • This word means referring to the Sun. • A solar eclipse can only occur during a new _______. • During a solar eclipse, the Earth is darkened by the Moon’s • This is the curved path around a star, a planet, or even a moon. • ...

Sistema Solar 2022-06-06

Sistema Solar crossword puzzle
Across
  1. planeta con anillos.
  2. planeta rojo.
  3. planeta más cercano al sol.
  4. Planeta más caliente del sistema solar.
  5. estrella más importante del sistema solar.
  6. primer planeta de gases congelado.
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  1. primer planeta de gases.
  2. planeta en el que vivimos.
  3. último planeta del sistema solar.
  4. satélite de la tierra

10 Clues: planeta rojo. • planeta con anillos. • satélite de la tierra • primer planeta de gases. • planeta en el que vivimos. • planeta más cercano al sol. • último planeta del sistema solar. • primer planeta de gases congelado. • Planeta más caliente del sistema solar. • estrella más importante del sistema solar.

Solar Energy Crossword 2023-02-16

Solar Energy Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Affects solar power plants
  2. A big part of CSP
  3. Reusable and reliable form of energy
  4. There wouldn't be sunlight without ___
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  1. _______________ cells
  2. No machine solar power heating
  3. Machine solar power heating
  4. From the sun's rays
  5. Can be converted into electricity
  6. Involves lots of mirrors and fluid

10 Clues: A big part of CSP • From the sun's rays • _______________ cells • Affects solar power plants • Machine solar power heating • No machine solar power heating • Can be converted into electricity • Involves lots of mirrors and fluid • Reusable and reliable form of energy • There wouldn't be sunlight without ___

APES Review 2023-01-17

APES Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the dry side of the mountain
  2. ____ factors such as mountains that affect climate
  3. season when an area receives the most sunlight
  4. the __ of the sun's rays affects solar radiation intensity
  5. earths main source of energy
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  1. area that receives the most solar radiation
  2. seasons and ___ impact the amount of solar radiation
  3. areas directly ____ to the sun's rays receive the highest solar radiation
  4. the wet side of the mountain
  5. Earth's___ is the main cause of its seasons

10 Clues: the dry side of the mountain • the wet side of the mountain • earths main source of energy • area that receives the most solar radiation • Earth's___ is the main cause of its seasons • season when an area receives the most sunlight • ____ factors such as mountains that affect climate • seasons and ___ impact the amount of solar radiation • ...

Solar Airplane Delayed 2015-07-26

Solar Airplane Delayed crossword puzzle
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  1. The story comes from ____________________.
  2. The ____________________ on the "Solar Impulse 2" are damaged.
  3. "Solar Impulse 2" will continue its ____________________ in April 2016.
  4. "Solar Impulse" is ____________________ around the world.
  5. The airplane ____________________ new batteries.
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  1. But now the airplane ____________________ leave.
  2. The story's heading is "Solar ____________________ Delayed."
  3. The airplane ____________________ in Hawaii.
  4. It was published on ____________________ 21, 2015.

9 Clues: The story comes from ____________________. • The airplane ____________________ in Hawaii. • But now the airplane ____________________ leave. • The airplane ____________________ new batteries. • It was published on ____________________ 21, 2015. • "Solar Impulse" is ____________________ around the world. • The story's heading is "Solar ____________________ Delayed." • ...

Our Solar System 2016-03-26

Our Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Where we live
  2. This planet is made of mostly ice.
  3. This planet is really hot!
  4. The second planet in our Solar System
  5. This planet has rings.
Down
  1. Rhymes with Stars
  2. This planet is the largest in our Solar System
  3. The eighth planet in our Solar System
  4. The biggest star in our Solar System

9 Clues: Where we live • Rhymes with Stars • This planet has rings. • This planet is really hot! • This planet is made of mostly ice. • The biggest star in our Solar System • The eighth planet in our Solar System • The second planet in our Solar System • This planet is the largest in our Solar System

SOLAR SYSTEM 2025-10-17

SOLAR SYSTEM crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Farthest planet to the Sun.
  2. 7th planet of the solar system
  3. Living planet, blue planet.
  4. Closest planet to the Sun
  5. Big ball of fire. It's the center of the solar system.
Down
  1. 2nd planet of the solar system
  2. Biggest planet in the solar system.
  3. It is the "Red planet".
  4. Planet with rings.

9 Clues: Planet with rings. • It is the "Red planet". • Closest planet to the Sun • Farthest planet to the Sun. • Living planet, blue planet. • 2nd planet of the solar system • 7th planet of the solar system • Biggest planet in the solar system. • Big ball of fire. It's the center of the solar system.

The Universe 2017-05-17

The Universe crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The planet known as the 'Red Planet'.
  2. The second largest planet in the solar system.
  3. A celestial body that resembles a small planets but lacks the necessary characteristics to be described as one.
  4. A minor planet in the inner solar system.
  5. A solid piece of debris from an object such as a comet or asteroid.
  6. The closest planet to the sun.
  7. The impact of two celestial bodies connecting, such as a meteorite hitting a planet.
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  1. The star at the center of the solar system.
  2. A planet comprised of mainly hydrogen and helium.
  3. The collection of eight planets and their moons in orbit round the sun.
  4. A vehicle or machine designed for flying in outer space.
  5. The coldest planet in the solar system.
  6. Takes approximately 365 days to rotate around the sun.

13 Clues: The closest planet to the sun. • The planet known as the 'Red Planet'. • The coldest planet in the solar system. • A minor planet in the inner solar system. • The star at the center of the solar system. • The second largest planet in the solar system. • A planet comprised of mainly hydrogen and helium. • Takes approximately 365 days to rotate around the sun. • ...

THE SOLAR SYSTEM 2016-02-23

THE SOLAR SYSTEM crossword puzzle
Across
  1. brightest planet seen in the sky
  2. planet closet to the sun
  3. Beyond Neptune some small heavenly bodies which revolve around the sun
  4. heavenly bodies that revolve around specific planets
  5. this the name of our galaxy
  6. planets beyond the band of asteroids
  7. the head of the solar system
  8. Indian spacecraft sent to moon
  9. this is the biggest planet
  10. there are rings around this planets
  11. they are made up of frozen matter and dust particles
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  1. a band of innumerable tiny celestial bodies between the planets mars and Jupiter
  2. this is a reddish planet
  3. We live on this planet
  4. planets that lie between the sun and the band of asteroids
  5. They have their own light and heat
  6. lake in Maharashtra formed in a depression created by the impact of a meteorite
  7. this is the farthest planet from the sun
  8. this is the greenish blue colour planet
  9. it is a telescope

20 Clues: it is a telescope • We live on this planet • this is a reddish planet • planet closet to the sun • this is the biggest planet • this the name of our galaxy • the head of the solar system • Indian spacecraft sent to moon • brightest planet seen in the sky • They have their own light and heat • there are rings around this planets • planets beyond the band of asteroids • ...

The Solar System 2016-02-12

The Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Takes 243 Earth days to rotate and has a thin toxic atmosphere
  2. Become meteors when they enter Earth's atmosphere
  3. Largest moon in the solar system, belongs to Jupiter
  4. Closest planet to the sun
  5. Cosmic snowballs, generally the size of Warrenton
  6. 5 moons, no rings, rotates slowly, moons named afterm Roman mythological characters
  7. Distance between the sun and the Earth
  8. Has 3 layers:core, radioactive zone, and convective
  9. A stream of energized,charged particles flowing outward from the sun
  10. Looped-shaped eruption
  11. Temperatures allow water to be naturally solid, water, and gas
  12. Pluto was once this, Ceres is this type of planet
  13. Has the largest volcano in our solar system, Phobos and Deimos are its moons
  14. The "rays" of the sun's atmospheric layers, can reach up to 1 million degrees Celsius
  15. Ice giant, 13 moons named after Greek mythological monsters
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  1. 2nd Gas giant, has the most rings
  2. Giant rocks from space that survives the passage from space
  3. Lowest layer in the sun's atmospheric layer, 6000 degrees Celsius
  4. Ring of icy rocks just outside the orbit of Neptune
  5. Composition of a star, hydrogen and helium. Has storms for hundreds of years
  6. Intense electromagnetic flare which causes radio interruption on Earth
  7. 7th planet, has 2 rings that are vertical and 27 mooons
  8. These become meteorites when they strike Earth's surface
  9. Earthlings see this move across the sun when it rotates

24 Clues: Looped-shaped eruption • Closest planet to the sun • 2nd Gas giant, has the most rings • Distance between the sun and the Earth • Become meteors when they enter Earth's atmosphere • Cosmic snowballs, generally the size of Warrenton • Pluto was once this, Ceres is this type of planet • Ring of icy rocks just outside the orbit of Neptune • ...

solar system 12 2018-04-12

solar system 12 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the center of the solar system
  2. this is another dwarf planet
  3. this planets moons are named after William Shakespeare's characters
  4. This is a piece of space rock that enters an atmosphere
  5. this is the closest moon to Jupiter
  6. this dwarf is -407 degrees Fahrenheit
  7. the smallest planet
  8. This planet is in the ooart cloud and is four times the size of jupiter
  9. the largest moon in the solar system
  10. we live on this planet
  11. this planet has about 70 moons
  12. This planet has a storm that has winds of 25000 miles per hour
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  1. vet another dwarf planet
  2. the closest planet to the sun
  3. This planet is famous for its rings
  4. this dwarf planet is 600 miles in diameter
  5. the smallest dwarf planet
  6. This dwarf planet has a moon called Charon
  7. this is the largest dwarf planet
  8. Jupiter's only moon with water on it
  9. this is an astroid belt that is farther than Neptune
  10. this planet was named after a hawaiian god
  11. This is a space snowball
  12. this planet is nicknamed the red planet
  13. the most cratered moon in the solar system
  14. this dwarf planet is shaped like a football
  15. this dwarf planet is about 1500 miles in diameter

27 Clues: the smallest planet • we live on this planet • vet another dwarf planet • This is a space snowball • the smallest dwarf planet • this is another dwarf planet • the closest planet to the sun • the center of the solar system • this planet has about 70 moons • this is the largest dwarf planet • This planet is famous for its rings • this is the closest moon to Jupiter • ...

Sun/Solar System 2014-02-05

Sun/Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Esta zona es la capa más externa del interior del Sol
  2. La región central del Sol, donde tiene lugar la fusión nuclear.
  3. Una unidad de distancia igual a la distancia media entre la Tierra y el Sol, unos 150 millones de kilómetros.
  4. Una gran ronda hoyo causado por el impacto de un meteorito
  5. Un gran lazo, rojizo de gas que sobresale de la superficie del Sol, que une partes de las regiones de manchas solares.
  6. El efecto de atrapar el calor cerca de la superficie de un planeta por ciertos gases en la atmósfera del planeta.
  7. Un objeto que orbita alrededor del Sol y es esférica, pero no ha despejado la zona de su órbita.
  8. Un área oscura de gas en la superficie del sol que es más frío que los gases circundantes.
  9. La capa media de la atmósfera del sol.
  10. La capa interna de la atmósfera del Sol que emite su luz visible; la superficie del sol.
  11. El sistema consiste en el sol y los planetas y otros objetos que giran a su alrededor.
  12. El nombre dado a menudo a los cuatro planetas interiores: Mercurio, Venus, Tierra y Marte
  13. Un trozo de roca o polvo en el espacio, generalmente más pequeñas que un asteroide.
  14. Una corriente de partículas eléctricamente cargadas que emanan de la corona solar.
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  1. el proceso por el cual la energía se produce en estrellas.
  2. Las áreas oscuras, planas sobre la superficie de la Luna se formó a partir de enormes flujos de lava antiguos.
  3. Uno de los pequeños cuerpos similares a asteroides que formaron los bloques de construcción de los planetas
  4. Una erupción de gas a partir de la superficie del Sol que se produce cuando los bucles en las regiones de manchas solares se conectan repentinamente
  5. Un objeto que orbita alrededor de una estrella, es suficiente con haber convertido redondeado por su propia gravedad grande, y ha despejado la zona de su órbita.
  6. La capa externa de la atmósfera del Sol, que se ve como un halo blanco
  7. Una zona de gas muy cuidadosamente embalados en el interior del Sol, donde la energía se transfiere principalmente en forma de radiación electromagnética.

21 Clues: La capa media de la atmósfera del sol. • Esta zona es la capa más externa del interior del Sol • el proceso por el cual la energía se produce en estrellas. • Una gran ronda hoyo causado por el impacto de un meteorito • La región central del Sol, donde tiene lugar la fusión nuclear. • La capa externa de la atmósfera del Sol, que se ve como un halo blanco • ...

solar system crossword 2015-05-04

solar system crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. named after the roman god of Thieves
  2. a monkey who successfully was sent to space
  3. the second person to walk on the Moon
  4. when they hit the surface of a planet or a moon it is considered a ...
  5. first astronaut in space
  6. Jupiter’s volcanic moon
  7. about the size of a pebble
  8. has the big red spot
  9. last person to walk on the moon
  10. the only planet with life
  11. a program to see if humans could function in space.
  12. It is the only moon in the entire solar system with a dense atmosphere
  13. coldest planet in the solar system
  14. has 27 moons
  15. has over 30 rings
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  1. became the first American woman in space aboard the space shuttle
  2. a minor space object that has entered the Earth's atmosphere
  3. an animal that was sent into space on 9 March 1961
  4. the first mission to land a man on the moon
  5. these planets haven’t ¨Cleared their neighborhood¨
  6. NASA's second human spaceflight program
  7. first animal/dog in space
  8. Earth’s sister planet
  9. Jupiter's moon that is very close to Earth's moon
  10. larger than meteoroids
  11. neptune’s biggest moon
  12. the second smallest planet in our solar system

27 Clues: has 27 moons • has over 30 rings • has the big red spot • Earth’s sister planet • larger than meteoroids • neptune’s biggest moon • Jupiter’s volcanic moon • first astronaut in space • first animal/dog in space • the only planet with life • about the size of a pebble • last person to walk on the moon • coldest planet in the solar system • named after the roman god of Thieves • ...

solar system crossword 2015-05-05

solar system crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the second smallest planet in our solar system
  2. these planets haven’t ¨Cleared their neighborhood¨
  3. coldest planet in the solar system
  4. an animal that was sent into space on 9 March 1961
  5. a program to see if humans could function in space.
  6. Jupiter’s volcanic moon
  7. about the size of a pebble
  8. has 27 moons
  9. Jupiter's moon that is very close to Earth's moon
  10. last person to walk on the moon
  11. named after the roman god of Thieves
  12. the only planet with life
  13. larger than meteoroids
  14. It is the only moon in the entire solar system with a dense atmosphere
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  1. a minor space object that has entered the Earth's atmosphere
  2. has over 30 rings
  3. first astronaut in space
  4. first animal/dog in space
  5. neptune’s largest moon
  6. NASA's second human spaceflight program
  7. Earth’s sister planet
  8. the first mission to land a man on the moon
  9. has the big red spot
  10. when they hit the surface of a planet or a moon it is considered a
  11. the second person to walk on the Moon
  12. became the first American woman in space aboard the space shuttle
  13. a monkey who successfully was sent to space

27 Clues: has 27 moons • has over 30 rings • has the big red spot • Earth’s sister planet • neptune’s largest moon • larger than meteoroids • Jupiter’s volcanic moon • first astronaut in space • first animal/dog in space • the only planet with life • about the size of a pebble • last person to walk on the moon • coldest planet in the solar system • named after the roman god of Thieves • ...

Solar System Crossword 2021-09-29

Solar System Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Fourth Planet (Red)
  2. Third rock from the Sun
  3. Second Planet (Hottest)
  4. Fifth Planet (Biggest)
  5. Icy "Space Rock"
  6. "Space Rock" that orbits the Sun
  7. Separates inner and outer Planets
  8. Sixth Planet (Rings)
  9. Amount of time to orbit Sun
  10. (Dwarf Planet)
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  1. First Planet
  2. "Space Rock" flying through space
  3. Center of Solar System (Star)
  4. "Space Rock" in an atmosphere
  5. Seventh Planet (Tilted Axis)
  6. Eighth Planet
  7. Revolves around the Sun
  8. "Space Rock" when it hits a planet
  9. Name of our Galaxy
  10. Orbits Earth (Satellite)

20 Clues: First Planet • Eighth Planet • (Dwarf Planet) • Icy "Space Rock" • Name of our Galaxy • Fourth Planet (Red) • Sixth Planet (Rings) • Fifth Planet (Biggest) • Third rock from the Sun • Second Planet (Hottest) • Revolves around the Sun • Orbits Earth (Satellite) • Amount of time to orbit Sun • Seventh Planet (Tilted Axis) • Center of Solar System (Star) • "Space Rock" in an atmosphere • ...

The Solar System 2021-03-05

The Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the force that holds the planets in their orbit
  2. a rock that crashes into Earth's atmosphere
  3. our planet
  4. our sun is a ____
  5. the path that a planet takes around the sun
  6. the star at the center of our solar system
  7. planet famous for its rings
  8. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are ___ planets.
  9. this planet is known as the red planet
  10. the satellite that orbits Earth
  11. planet between Saturn and Neptune
  12. the planet closest to the sun
  13. Mercury, Venus, Earth, & Mars are _____ planets.
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  1. the largest planet in the solar system
  2. one of the many rocks in a belt between Mars and Jupiter
  3. something that Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, & Neptune have
  4. an icy rock that has a bright tail when it comes close to the sun
  5. a hole in the ground caused by a meteor hitting a planet
  6. our galaxy
  7. layers of gas surrounding a terrestrial planet
  8. planet known as the morning and evening star
  9. the furthest planet from the sun

22 Clues: our planet • our galaxy • our sun is a ____ • planet famous for its rings • the planet closest to the sun • the satellite that orbits Earth • the furthest planet from the sun • planet between Saturn and Neptune • the largest planet in the solar system • this planet is known as the red planet • the star at the center of our solar system • a rock that crashes into Earth's atmosphere • ...

Solar System Vocab 2022-04-07

Solar System Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the sun together with the eight planets and all other Celestial bodies that move around
  2. the 8th planet from the sun is big blue and gassy
  3. a sphere of comets in meteoroid's Far Beyond Pluto
  4. a giant sphere super hot gas made of hydrogen and helium
  5. the sixth planet from the sun has large rings made of dust and ice
  6. a region between Mars and Jupiter where many asteroids are found
  7. the seventh planet from the sun is big blue-green and is gassy
  8. the first planet From the Sun is the smallest is very hot and has almost no atmosphere
  9. When I see space object that forms a tail when it passes near the Sun
  10. small rocky objects in space smaller than an asteroid
  11. a group of stars that forms a shape that usually has a story about it
  12. the fifth planet from the sun is the largest and has a stormy great red spot
  13. The third planet from the Sun is covered with water and is the only planet known to contain life
  14. a system of millions or billions of stars together with gas and dust held together by gravity
  15. space Rock burning up in the Earth's atmosphere
  16. a person who trained to travel in a spacecraft
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  1. A region Beyond Neptune that contains many meteoroids and comets
  2. an instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer
  3. A piece of rock that has fallen to the ground from space
  4. the fourth planet from the sun has the largest volcanoes and the highest mountains
  5. the second planet from the sun has a very thick hot and stormy atmosphere
  6. Rocky objects in space too small to be called a plant
  7. a region of space With gravity so intense that light cannot escape
  8. the explosion of stars caused by gravitational collapse
  9. the Earth's natural satellite that shines by the sun reflected light
  10. an area in space with a lot of gas and dust where new stars can be born
  11. an artificial body placed in orbit around the Earth to collect information or for Communication
  12. a deep impression left Behind after an asteroid strikes

28 Clues: a person who trained to travel in a spacecraft • space Rock burning up in the Earth's atmosphere • the 8th planet from the sun is big blue and gassy • a sphere of comets in meteoroid's Far Beyond Pluto • Rocky objects in space too small to be called a plant • small rocky objects in space smaller than an asteroid • ...

Our Solar System 2022-02-23

Our Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Repeating path of an object around another
  2. Jupiter's natural satellite and largest orbiting Sol
  3. Galaxy formation of one or more arms
  4. Celestial object of ice and dust
  5. System, Network of bodies that orbit Sol
  6. Unit, Distance between center of Earth and center of Sol
  7. Third planet of Sol and our home
  8. Phases, Shape of Luna's sunlit portion
  9. Sixth planet of Sol and second largest
  10. Seventh planet of Sol and first planet discovered by telescope
  11. Jupiter's second largest natural satellite
  12. Larger of two natural satellites orbiting Mars
  13. Largest natural satellite of Pluto
  14. Gravity bound system of stars planets gas dust and dark matter
  15. Fourth planet of Sol and second smallest
  16. Saturn's second largest natural satellite
  17. Clouds of dust and gas occupying space
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  1. Galaxy formation of no distinct shape
  2. Jupiter's third largest natural satellite
  3. Eighth and most dense planet of Sol
  4. Galaxy formation of oval shape
  5. Saturn's largest natural satellite
  6. Smaller of two natural satellites orbiting Mars
  7. The sun of our solar system
  8. Neptune's largest natural satellite
  9. Saturn's third largest natural satellite
  10. Uranus's largest natural satellite
  11. Fifth planet of Sol and largest
  12. Jupiter's smallest natural satellite
  13. Celestial object small and rocky
  14. Empty space
  15. Earth's natural satellite
  16. Smallest and closest planet with shortest orbit of Sol
  17. Second planet of Sol and brightest object in Earth's night sky
  18. dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt orbiting Sol

35 Clues: Empty space • Earth's natural satellite • The sun of our solar system • Galaxy formation of oval shape • Fifth planet of Sol and largest • Celestial object of ice and dust • Third planet of Sol and our home • Celestial object small and rocky • Saturn's largest natural satellite • Uranus's largest natural satellite • Largest natural satellite of Pluto • ...

Our Solar System 2022-02-23

Our Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Jupiter's natural satellite and largest orbiting Sol
  2. Empty space
  3. Sixth planet of Sol and second largest
  4. Smallest and closest planet with shortest orbit of Sol
  5. System, Network of bodies that orbit Sol
  6. Saturn's largest natural satellite
  7. The sun of our solar system
  8. Phases, Shape of Luna's sunlit portion
  9. Fifth planet of Sol and largest
  10. Uranus's largest natural satellite
  11. Saturn's third largest natural satellite
  12. Jupiter's smallest natural satellite
  13. Repeating path of an object around another
  14. Fourth planet of Sol and second smallest
  15. Neptune's largest natural satellite
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  1. Jupiter's second largest natural satellite
  2. Second planet of Sol and brightest object in Earth's night sky
  3. Largest natural satellite of Pluto
  4. Saturn's second largest natural satellite
  5. dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt orbiting Sol
  6. Earth's natural satellite
  7. Seventh planet of Sol and first planet discovered by telescope
  8. Eighth and most dense planet of Sol
  9. Smaller of two natural satellites orbiting Mars
  10. Jupiter's third largest natural satellite
  11. Third planet of Sol and our home
  12. Larger of two natural satellites orbiting Mars

27 Clues: Empty space • Earth's natural satellite • The sun of our solar system • Fifth planet of Sol and largest • Third planet of Sol and our home • Largest natural satellite of Pluto • Saturn's largest natural satellite • Uranus's largest natural satellite • Eighth and most dense planet of Sol • Neptune's largest natural satellite • Jupiter's smallest natural satellite • ...

Solar System Crossword 2022-04-25

Solar System Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. dipper: big spoon in the sky
  2. small and red
  3. giant: when a star expands
  4. way: the galaxy we are in
  5. hot glowing sphere
  6. the chemical element of atomic number 80
  7. large snowball
  8. big & blue
  9. year: the distance a beam of light travels
  10. a flytrap
Down
  1. largest planet in our solar system
  2. large group of stars, gas, and dust held by gravity
  3. unit: the distance between the Sun and the Earth
  4. not a planet or is it?
  5. only planet with water that we know
  6. 6th from the sun
  7. Outermost layer of a star's atmosphere
  8. was thought to be made of cheese
  9. large cloud of dust and gas
  10. discovered in 1846
  11. tail: created by sun
  12. center of our solar system

22 Clues: a flytrap • big & blue • small and red • large snowball • 6th from the sun • hot glowing sphere • discovered in 1846 • tail: created by sun • not a planet or is it? • way: the galaxy we are in • giant: when a star expands • center of our solar system • dipper: big spoon in the sky • large cloud of dust and gas • was thought to be made of cheese • largest planet in our solar system • ...

The Solar System 2022-01-18

The Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The planet with rings
  2. The outer layer of the suns atmosphere
  3. luminous ball of gas
  4. This planet is the hottest, but not the closest to the sun
  5. in the middle of the Solar System and is not a planet but a star
  6. The closest planet to the sun
  7. envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet
  8. a scientist in the field of astronomy who focuses their studies on a specific question or field outside the scope of Earth.
  9. group of stars forming a recognizable pattern
  10. a tool that astronomers use to see faraway objects
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  1. a place in space where gravity pulls so much that even light can not get out.
  2. A force that pulls a body towards the center of the earth
  3. Made from ice and dust and orbits the sun
  4. Huge collection of gas, stars, dust and other solar systems
  5. Is a tilted planet that rotates the sun on its side
  6. boundless three-dimensional extent in which objects and events have relative position and direction
  7. This planet is known as the dwarf planet
  8. This can commonly be known for as the shooting star and burns when it enters Earths atmosphere
  9. The largest planet in the Solar System
  10. The Roman god of the sea
  11. Comes out at night
  12. You were born on this planet
  13. Rocky objects revolving around the sun to small to be a planet
  14. Is the fourth planet from the sun and is nicknamed the "Red Planet"

24 Clues: Comes out at night • luminous ball of gas • The planet with rings • The Roman god of the sea • You were born on this planet • The closest planet to the sun • The outer layer of the suns atmosphere • The largest planet in the Solar System • This planet is known as the dwarf planet • Made from ice and dust and orbits the sun • group of stars forming a recognizable pattern • ...

The solar system 2022-02-11

The solar system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. one of the highly dense planets nearest to the sun; Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars
  2. a large, reddish star late in it's life cycle
  3. an object so massive and dense that not even light can escape its gravity
  4. a small, rocky object that orbits the sun, usually in a band between the orbit of Jupiter and Mars
  5. contains the sun and all of the planets and other bodies that travel around in it
  6. a small, hot, dim star that us the leftover center of an old star
  7. a group of stars bound by gravity
  8. a large celestial body that is composed of gas and emits light; the sun is a typical star
  9. the change in the illuminated area of one celestial body as seen from another celestial body;phases of the moon are caused by the position of Earth,the sun,and the moon
  10. Any of the nine primary bodies that orbit the sun; a similar body that orbits another star
  11. a small body of ice, rock, and cosmic dust loosely packed together that follows an elliptical orbit and that gives off gas and dust in the form of a tail as it passes close to the sun
  12. a collection of stars, dust and gas bound together by gravity
Down
  1. the distance that light travels in one year; about 9.5 trillion kilometers
  2. a accumulation of matter
  3. a natural or artificial body that revolves around a planet
  4. a large cloud of dust and gas in interstellar space; a region in space where stars are born or where stars explode at the end of their lives
  5. an event in which the shadow of one celestial body falls on another
  6. a planet that has a deep, massive atmosphere, such as Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, or Neptune
  7. a model for the formation of the solar system in which the sun and planets condense from a cloud (or nebula) of gas and dust
  8. the portion of Earth that is water
  9. a gigantic explosion in which a massive star collapses and throws its outer layers into space; plural supernovae

21 Clues: a accumulation of matter • a group of stars bound by gravity • the portion of Earth that is water • a large, reddish star late in it's life cycle • a natural or artificial body that revolves around a planet • a collection of stars, dust and gas bound together by gravity • a small, hot, dim star that us the leftover center of an old star • ...

The Solar System 2021-05-07

The Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The force that keeps objects orbiting
  2. The path that an object takes around the sun (or around the sun)
  3. The second largest planet in the solar system
  4. The first dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt
  5. Canada's first and biggest contribution to the ISS
  6. A person who is trained to go into space
  7. The last dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt
  8. The largest planet in the solar system
  9. Earths only natural satellite
  10. The dwarf planet located in the asteroid belt
  11. The second dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt
  12. The only planet in the solar system capable of supporting life
  13. The planet the furthest away from the sun
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  1. A ball of rock, dust and ice that has a tail when near the sun
  2. A large or small rock orbiting the sun or a planet
  3. The planet that turns on its side
  4. A robotic handyman that attaches to the outside of the ISS
  5. The planet closest to the sun
  6. The source of light and energy for our solar system
  7. The red planet
  8. We use this to see far away in space
  9. A chunk of rock that is burning up as it passes through Earth's atmosphere
  10. Something natural or artificial that is orbiting a celestial body
  11. The planet the same size as Earth
  12. I used to be considered a planet, but now I'm considered a dwarf planet

25 Clues: The red planet • The planet closest to the sun • Earths only natural satellite • The planet that turns on its side • The planet the same size as Earth • We use this to see far away in space • The force that keeps objects orbiting • The largest planet in the solar system • A person who is trained to go into space • The last dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt • ...

The solar system 2021-04-29

The solar system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. an area of space with a really strong gravitational field
  2. Named after the roman goddess of Love.
  3. Star small rapidly moving meteor
  4. Length of a year on this planet equals to 88 days on earth.
  5. Is something that is about 10 billion light years
  6. Word derived from the Greek words atmos, meaning 'vapour', 'ball' or 'sphere'. It is the envelope of gases surrounding Earth and other planets.
  7. A system made of millions of stars, planets and dust held together by gravitational attraction.
  8. Pluto’s only known moon
  9. Thought to be a planet, but is now considered a dwarf planet. Is named after the Roman god of death and King of the Underworld.
  10. A long period comet which passed close to the sun in the spring of 1997.
  11. Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, and Jupiter are considered planets
  12. The second biggest gas giant.
  13. Also a dwarf planet. Less known and named after the Greek goddess of discord.
  14. Length of a year on this planet is about 11.86 years on Earth.
Down
  1. Amount of moons Venus has.
  2. Minor planets that can neither be classified either as a planet or as a comet. Word derived from greek word aster, similar to the Greek goddess Asteria.
  3. Magnetic force that attracts everything it can towards the center of any physical body having mass.
  4. Length of a year on this planet is about 1.88 years on Earth.
  5. the star around which the earth orbits. In Greek mythology, its god was named Helios.
  6. Liquid that is the basis of the fluids of living organisms. Until now, only found on Earth and came here from asteroids full of it.
  7. Dwarf planet that spins so fast that distorts its shape, giving this dwarf planet a distinct egg-like shape.
  8. Neptune has 6 of this
  9. a natural luminous body visible in the sky especially at night
  10. Name of our galaxy derived from a Greek myth about Heracles.
  11. the natural satellite of the earth. It is also the classification of other natural satellites. It is named after the Roman goddess whose Greek equivalent is named Selene.
  12. are cosmic snowballs of frozen gases
  13. One nickname of this planet is The “Ice Giant”
  14. the curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft around a star
  15. Really small planet that is also considered an asteroid
  16. Planet that has 365.25 days per year.

30 Clues: Neptune has 6 of this • Pluto’s only known moon • Amount of moons Venus has. • The second biggest gas giant. • Star small rapidly moving meteor • are cosmic snowballs of frozen gases • Planet that has 365.25 days per year. • Named after the roman goddess of Love. • One nickname of this planet is The “Ice Giant” • Is something that is about 10 billion light years • ...

Solar System Crossword 2024-01-26

Solar System Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. cloud where comet nuclei orbit
  2. trans-Neptunian objects abbreviation
  3. planets like Neptune and Uranus
  4. conversion of free gas atoms or molecules into a liquid or solid.
  5. the solid remains of a meteor that falls to Earth
  6. interstellar grains come together and form these
  7. type of rocky planets similar to Earth
  8. a stream of ionized particles evaporated from a comet and then swept away from the Sun by the solar wind
  9. the gaseous atmosphere surrounding the head of a comet.
Down
  1. the region where asteroids are located
  2. the conversion of ultraviolet light into visible light
  3. Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars
  4. the force exerted by radiation on matter
  5. planet not orbiting our Sun
  6. planets like Jupiter and Saturn
  7. a cloud of dust and gas in between stars
  8. a region from which some comets come
  9. type of giant, gaseous planets
  10. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
  11. the Sun, planets, their moons, and other bodies that orbit the Sun
  12. a comet tail containing dust that reflects sunlight
  13. a small, generally rocky, solid body orbiting the Sun and ranging in diameter from a few meters to hundreds of kilometers.
  14. a small body in orbit around the Sun, consisting of a tiny, icy core and a tail of gas and dust
  15. the plume of gas and dust from a comet
  16. a "shooting star"

25 Clues: a "shooting star" • planet not orbiting our Sun • cloud where comet nuclei orbit • type of giant, gaseous planets • Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars • planets like Jupiter and Saturn • planets like Neptune and Uranus • a region from which some comets come • trans-Neptunian objects abbreviation • Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune • the region where asteroids are located • ...

El Sistema Solar 2024-01-29

El Sistema Solar crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Hogar en órbita para astronautas.
  2. El último planeta del Sistema Solar.
  3. Partículas de alta energía del espacio exterior.
  4. La totalidad de todo lo que existe.
  5. Rastro de luz producido por un meteorito que entra en la atmósfera de la Tierra.Núcleo Centro sólido de un cometa.
  6. Trayectoria que sigue un cuerpo celeste alrededor de otro.
  7. Nuestro satélite natural.
  8. Objeto que orbita alrededor de un planeta.
  9. Plano en el que orbitan los planetas alrededor del Sol.
  10. Ciencia que estudia el espacio.
  11. Fragmento de asteroide o cometa que cae a la Tierra.Galaxia Cúmulo de estrellas, gas y polvo.
  12. Con sus impresionantes anillos.
  13. Nube de gas y polvo en el espacio.
  14. Instrumento para observar objetos distantes.
  15. Cuerpo celeste que orbita alrededor del Sol.
  16. Vehículo espacial impulsado por cohetes.
  17. Ocultación de un cuerpo celeste por otro.
  18. Sistema masivo de estrellas y materia interestelar.
  19. Conjunto de planetas, lunas y otros objetos que orbitan alrededor del Sol.
  20. Cuerpo celeste más pequeño que un planeta.
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  1. El gigante gaseoso más grande.
  2. Un cuerpo celeste luminoso en el cielo.
  3. Región entre Marte y Júpiter con numerosos asteroides.
  4. Planeta más cercano al Sol.
  5. El planeta rojo.
  6. Antiguo noveno planeta.
  7. Tipo de planeta grande y gaseoso como Júpiter o Saturno.
  8. Fenómeno luminoso en la atmósfera cerca de los polos.
  9. Fuerza que atrae los objetos hacia el centro de la Tierra.
  10. Espacial Dispositivo no tripulado enviado al espacio para recopilar información.
  11. Vehículo diseñado para viajar o realizar operaciones en el espacio.
  12. Grupo de estrellas imaginario.
  13. Región del espacio con una gravedad tan fuerte que nada puede escapar.
  14. Nuestro hogar en el espacio.
  15. Pequeño fragmento de roca espacial que entra en la atmósfera de la Tierra.
  16. Un gigante helado.
  17. La vasta región donde existen los planetas y las estrellas.
  18. Conocido como "la estrella de la mañana".

38 Clues: El planeta rojo. • Un gigante helado. • Antiguo noveno planeta. • Nuestro satélite natural. • Planeta más cercano al Sol. • Nuestro hogar en el espacio. • El gigante gaseoso más grande. • Grupo de estrellas imaginario. • Ciencia que estudia el espacio. • Con sus impresionantes anillos. • Hogar en órbita para astronautas. • Nube de gas y polvo en el espacio. • ...

Solar System crossword 2024-01-29

Solar System crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. , the distance light travels in one year.
  2. ,a celestial body that -orbits the sun, has enough mass to assume a nearly round shape, has not cleared the neighborhood around its orbit and is not a moon.
  3. , small, rocky objects that orbit the Sun.
  4. , the seventh planet from the Sun. It is a gaseous cyan-coloured ice giant
  5. , A regular and repeating circut that one celestial object takes around another.
  6. , large objects made of dust and ice that orbit the Sun. Best known for their long, streaming tails
  7. ,a small body of matter from outerspace that enters earth's atmosphere and appears like a streak of ligh .
  8. , a cloud-swaddled planet named for a love goddess, and often called Earth's twin.
  9. , also known as the Red Planet.
  10. , an object that orbits a planet or another celestial body that is not a star.
  11. ,The gaseous outer layer of the sun's atmosphere
  12. ,the eight and most distant planet from the Sun. It's the fourth largest, and the first planet discovered with math.
  13. , a huge collection of gas, dust and billions of stars and their solar systems held together by gravity.
Down
  1. , fifth planet from the Sun and the largest in the Solar System
  2. , a natural body visible in the sky especially at night that gives off light or shines by reflection.
  3. , how much material an object is made of, as opposed to weight which measures the pull of gravity on an object
  4. , an area of such immense gravity that nothing -- not even light -- can escape from it.
  5. ,the sixth planet from the Sun, and the second largest in the solar system. It's surrounded by beautiful rings.
  6. ,the collection of eight planets and their moons in orbit around the sun
  7. , round object in space that moves around a star.
  8. ,everything that exist in space
  9. , the planet on which we live; the world.
  10. , our galaxy that contains over 200 billion stars.
  11. , a push or pull on an object when it interacts with another.
  12. , a cloud of dust and gas in space

25 Clues: ,everything that exist in space • , also known as the Red Planet. • , a cloud of dust and gas in space • , the distance light travels in one year. • , the planet on which we live; the world. • , small, rocky objects that orbit the Sun. • ,The gaseous outer layer of the sun's atmosphere • , round object in space that moves around a star. • ...

Solar System Crossword 2024-02-26

Solar System Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. All planets travel around the Sun in this direction (page 200).
  2. This is an object in our solar system that orbits the Sun, is massive enough that its gravity compresses it into an approximately spherical shape, but has not swept its orbital region clear of other objects.
  3. These icy bodies orbit the Sun from very far away and grow huge tails of gas and dust when they get closer to the Sun.
  4. This, also known as the IAU, was responsible for classifying Pluto and other celestial bodies, as dwarf planets in 2006.
  5. These are large rocky or metallic bodies, which the largest being the dwarf body Ceres.
  6. The planets of Mercury to Mars are also classified as _____________ due to their resemblance to the Earth.
  7. The planets of Jupiter to Neptune are also classified as __________ due to their resemblance to Jupiter.
  8. Most comets orbit far beyond Neptune in a region of the Solar System known as this.
  9. These objects are small, planet-like bodies that collide to form our planets!
  10. This planet's rotational axis is so large that it spins backward, technically known as retrograde rotation. (Page 200)
  11. This is the classification of the planets that are small rocky bodies with relatively thin or no atmospheres.
  12. It takes millions of years for an interstellar cloud to collapse and become a rotating disk, known as a ____________________ ____________.
  13. This process occurs when tiny particles that condensed from the nebula begin to stick together, similar to making a snow ball!
Down
  1. This celestial body is not classified as a planet due to its small size, composition of ice and rock, and its odd orbit.
  2. The Sun's second most abundant element is this at 27% (found on page 197).
  3. This theory of how the Solar System was born states that it originated from a rotation cloud, known as a nebula.
  4. The Sun is mostly this element at 71% (found on page 197).
  5. Most asteroids orbit the Sun in this large gap between Mars and Jupiter.
  6. This is a method of finding an exoplanet, in which an exoplanet's orbit is in front of a star, and thus transits it.
  7. The modern form of the solar nebula theory proposes that the Solar System was born 4.6 billion years ago from an ___________ ________.
  8. This is the process of detecting the bending of light from a distant star as the star's light traveled past our Sun. This is a common technique for detecting exoplanets.
  9. This type of force is the reason why the planets are held in orbit around the Sun and have consistent orbital patterns (page 197).
  10. This is the classification of the planets that are gaseous and liquid.
  11. Beyond Neptune is the _________ ________, where objects held here are mostly icy bodies.
  12. These are known as planets orbiting stars other than our Sun.

25 Clues: The Sun is mostly this element at 71% (found on page 197). • These are known as planets orbiting stars other than our Sun. • All planets travel around the Sun in this direction (page 200). • This is the classification of the planets that are gaseous and liquid. • Most asteroids orbit the Sun in this large gap between Mars and Jupiter. • ...

Solar system crossword 2019-07-27

Solar system crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. planet we live on
  2. planet with rings
  3. what twinkles at night
  4. streak of light left by a meteoroid
  5. name of a chocolate bar
  6. biggest planet
  7. study of the sky and outer space
  8. how many planets in the solar system
  9. the study of how the universe began
  10. imaginery line through the centre of a planet
  11. name of the first space ship that landed on the moon
  12. planet closet to the sun
Down
  1. hottest planet
  2. planet with a faint ring
  3. what an astronaut wears
  4. name of the Roman sea god
  5. what launches into space
  6. the largest star we can see from earth
  7. body orbiting a planet
  8. our galaxy
  9. what can we see as it reflects the suns light
  10. farthest away planet
  11. what has a bright tail in the night sky

23 Clues: our galaxy • hottest planet • biggest planet • planet we live on • planet with rings • farthest away planet • what twinkles at night • body orbiting a planet • what an astronaut wears • name of a chocolate bar • planet with a faint ring • what launches into space • planet closet to the sun • name of the Roman sea god • study of the sky and outer space • streak of light left by a meteoroid • ...

Proyecto Sistema Solar 2019-12-11

Proyecto Sistema Solar crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Depresión o cavidad abierta en la tierra a causa de una explosión, en este caso del impacto de los meteoritos.
  2. Fuerza de atracción que la Tierra u otro cuerpo celeste ejerce sobre los cuerpos que están cerca o sobre él.
  3. Eclipse producido por la interposición de la Luna entre la Tierra y el Sol.
  4. Fenómeno natural no permanente que se produce en la atmósfera, como el viento, la lluvia, el arco iris, los rayos, etc.
  5. Es el planeta del sistema solar más próximo al Sol y el más pequeño.
  6. Las diferentes iluminaciones que presenta nuestro satélite en el curso de una lunación o ciclo lunar.
  7. Es el quinto planeta del sistema solar y forma parte de los denominados planetas exteriores o gaseosos.
  8. Agrupación de estrellas, cuerpos celestes y materia cósmica que está concentrada en una determinada región del espacio por efecto de la atracción gravitatoria y constituye una unidad en el universo.
  9. Conjunto formado por el Sol y los demás cuerpos celestes que giran a su alrededor.
  10. Momento del año en que el Sol, en su movimiento aparente, pasa por uno de los puntos de la eclíptica más alejados del ecuador y en el que se da la máxima diferencia de duración entre el día y la noche.
  11. Cuerpo celeste que gira alrededor de un planeta.
  12. Recta alrededor de la cual se supone que gira una línea para generar una superficie o una superficie para generar un cuerpo.
  13. Grado o nivel térmico de un cuerpo o de la atmósfera.
  14. Momento del año en que el Sol forma un eje perpendicular con el ecuador y en que la duración del día es igual a la de la noche en toda la Tierra.
  15. Planeta de poco volumen cuya órbita se encuentra entre las de Marte y Júpiter.
  16. Espacio, considerado desde una perspectiva lineal, entre una persona o cosa y otra.
  17. Es el cuarto planeta en orden de distancia al Sol y el segundo más pequeño del sistema solar, después de Mercurio.
  18. Que se encuentra en estado de gas.
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  1. Cuerpo celeste del sistema solar de pequeñas dimensiones que, cuando se acerca al Sol, deja tras de sí una cola luminosa de miles de kilómetros.
  2. Ocultación transitoria, total o parcial, de un astro debida a la interposición de otro astro o al paso del primero por la sombra proyectada por otro.
  3. Parte más externa de un cuerpo que lo limita o separa de lo que lo rodea.
  4. Círculo imaginario máximo en la esfera terrestre, que equidista de los polos de la Tierra.
  5. Es el octavo planeta en distancia respecto al Sol y el más lejano del sistema solar.
  6. Conjunto de las dimensiones físicas de una cosa material, por las cuales tiene mayor o menor volumen.
  7. Eclipse producido por la posición de la Luna en la zona ensombrecida por la propia Tierra.
  8. Estrella con luz propia alrededor de la cual gira la Tierra.
  9. Capa gaseosa que envuelve un astro; especialmente, la que rodea la Tierra.
  10. Moverse una persona o una cosa dando vueltas sobre sí misma o alrededor de otra cosa.
  11. Fragmento de cuerpo celeste inferior a un asteroide que se mueve por el espacio y que se convierte en un meteorito al entrar en la atmósfera terrestre.
  12. Conjunto de todo lo que tiene existencia física, en la Tierra y fuera de ella.
  13. Cada uno de los cuatro períodos en que se divide el año comprendidos entre un equinoccio y un solsticio, o viceversa, y caracterizados por determinadas condiciones climáticas, por la longitud del día y otras características.
  14. Es el séptimo planeta del sistema solar, el tercero de mayor tamaño, y el cuarto más masivo.
  15. Curva que describe un cuerpo alrededor de otro en el espacio, especialmente un planeta, cometa, satélite etc., como consecuencia de la acción de la fuerza de gravedad.
  16. Se refiere a los sistemas biológicos que pueden conservar la diversidad y la productividad a lo largo del tiempo.
  17. Movimiento periódico de ascenso y descenso del nivel del mar, debido a las fuerzas de atracción gravitatoria que el Sol, y sobre todo la Luna, ejercen sobre la Tierra.
  18. Cuerpo celeste sólido que gira alrededor de una estrella y que no emite luz propia.
  19. Giro o vuelta de una cosa alrededor de su propio eje.
  20. Es el sexto planeta del sistema solar contando desde el Sol, el segundo en tamaño y masa después de Júpiter y el único con un sistema de anillos visible desde la Tierra.
  21. Es el segundo planeta del sistema solar en orden de distancia desde el Sol, el sexto en cuanto a tamaño, ordenados de mayor a menor.
  22. Que está lleno de rocas o formado por ellas.
  23. Planeta del Sistema Solar, tercero en la proximidad al Sol, entre Venus y Marte, habitado por el hombre.

41 Clues: Que se encuentra en estado de gas. • Que está lleno de rocas o formado por ellas. • Cuerpo celeste que gira alrededor de un planeta. • Giro o vuelta de una cosa alrededor de su propio eje. • Grado o nivel térmico de un cuerpo o de la atmósfera. • Estrella con luz propia alrededor de la cual gira la Tierra. • ...

The Solar System 2020-05-08

The Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A song goes "Tickle Me! goes the_____!"
  2. This animal is related to the hedgehog.
  3. This local snake is poisonous.
  4. This animal's pack is called a pride.
  5. This animal's name is interesting.
  6. Cormac was this type of cat.
  7. This is the largest animal on Earth.
  8. This bird is said to bring babies.
  9. This animal's pack is called a murder.
  10. This is another name for seaweed.
  11. This animal is the Americas version of a crocodile.
  12. This animal is related to the shrimp.
  13. This animal is related to the mouse.
  14. This animal is related to the wolf.
  15. This large frog lives in the South.
  16. This animal has a shell.
  17. This type of panda is not related to the giant panda.
  18. This animal is scum and an abomination and should be completely eradicated from the Earth.
  19. This animal is happy.
  20. This is the largest rodent and lives in South America.
  21. This eel-like fish secretes slime.
  22. This animal can be two-toed or three-toed.
  23. This small lizard has sticky feet.
  24. This is the only living animal in the echinoderm family.
  25. This animal is called "the ship of the desert."
  26. This is a mammal closely related to a dolphin.
  27. This is what Asterix hunts.
  28. These animals like strawberries.
  29. This type of fish lures other fish in with its light.
Down
  1. This animal is not a parrotfish.
  2. This animal likes you.
  3. This North American mammal builds dams.
  4. There is a well-known diplomat by the name of Señor Usted _______.
  5. These organisms make large reefs.
  6. These large mammals have huge tusks.
  7. This animal can come in many colors.
  8. This animal is related to the lobster.
  9. This animal's favorite food is eucalyptus.
  10. This animal is used in Tibet and Nepal and New Zealand.
  11. This animal "never forgets".
  12. This scarlet mollusk has two long tentacles.
  13. This spotted animal has a long neck.
  14. This animal lives in Chicago.
  15. This creature lives in hydrothermal vents.
  16. This animal is also the name of a superhero.
  17. This large cat is related to the bobcat and the cougar.
  18. One of these animals is named Temp.
  19. This is the name of Ender's first army.
  20. This animal's meat is venison.
  21. This animal is not named Photos Glow-Glow.
  22. This is the smallest type of ape.
  23. These tiny creatures build on each other to make coral.
  24. This is the only mammal capable of flight.
  25. This Australian mammal is related to the kangaroo.
  26. This is an Australian dog-like creature.
  27. This Asian animal is half black and half white.
  28. This type of monkey is black and has long limbs.
  29. This animal is not a lion.
  30. This is the zodiac sign for Ares.
  31. These large birds can be black or white.
  32. Polar bears love to eat these.
  33. An arctic variety of this has white fur and hunts.

62 Clues: This animal is happy. • This animal likes you. • This animal has a shell. • This animal is not a lion. • This is what Asterix hunts. • Cormac was this type of cat. • This animal "never forgets". • This animal lives in Chicago. • This local snake is poisonous. • This animal's meat is venison. • Polar bears love to eat these. • This animal is not a parrotfish. • ...

Solar System Puzzle 2020-11-24

Solar System Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a large cloud of dust and gas
  2. the most accepted and supported theory of the origin of the universe (two words, use a hyphen)
  3. a star and all the planets and other objects that revolve around it (two words with a hyphen)
  4. a layer of gases surround a planet, star, or moon
  5. a chunk of rock from outer space that enters the Earth's atmosphere
  6. an object in space that emits energy in the form of light and heat
  7. a meteor that does not burn up in the earth's atmosphere and lands on the ground
  8. A group of billions of stars, objects that orbit those stars, gas and dust
  9. a hole in the ground caused by the impact of an object from space
  10. the north star
Down
  1. when a large supernova collapses and the force of gravity sucks everything in so strongly that not even light can escape
  2. everything that exists, including galaxies
  3. Gravity is the force of attraction between things that have mass
  4. the path of an object around another object, for example the path of the Earth around the Sun
  5. the study of objects in space and their properties
  6. a large object that orbits a planet
  7. to spin on an axis
  8. A large, round body that revolves around a star.
  9. the shape of the Milky Way Galaxy
  10. a chunk of rock that orbits the sun
  11. patterns of stars in the night sky

21 Clues: the north star • to spin on an axis • a large cloud of dust and gas • the shape of the Milky Way Galaxy • patterns of stars in the night sky • a large object that orbits a planet • a chunk of rock that orbits the sun • everything that exists, including galaxies • A large, round body that revolves around a star. • a layer of gases surround a planet, star, or moon • ...

The Solar System 2024-03-21

The Solar System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. WORD THAT MEANS 'OF THE SUN'.
  2. A TOOL USED TO SEE DISTANT OBJECTS.
  3. THE 'A' IN 'AU' STANDS FOR THIS.
  4. SMALL OBJECTS FROM SPACE THAT ENTER EARTH'S ATMOSPHERE.
  5. PLANETS MAY HAVE ONE OR MORE OF THESE.
  6. TYPE OF TIDE WHERE THE MOON AND THE SUN ARE PULLING IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS.
  7. THE WAY OBJECTS ACT WHEN THEY MOVE OR STAY AT REST.
  8. THE VISIBLE SURFACE OF THE SUN.
  9. THE HOTTEST PLANET.
  10. THE PLANET WITH THE MOST MOONS.
Down
  1. LAYER OF THE SUN WHERE GASES MOVE IN CIRCLES.
  2. OUTER LAYER OF THE SUN'S ATMOSPHERE.
  3. A PULLING FORCE BETWEEN ANY TWO OBJECTS.
  4. AN OBJECT IN SPACE THAT MAKES ITS OWN LIGHT AND HEAT.
  5. ANY OBJECT IN SPACE THAT CIRCLES AROUND ANOTHER OBJECT.
  6. THE PATH ONE OBJECT TAKES AROUND ANOTHER.
  7. THE INNER LAYER OF THE SUN'S ATMOSPHERE.
  8. DARK SPOTS ON THE SUN'S SURFACE.
  9. THE AMOUNT OF MATTER IN SOMETHING.
  10. THE SUN IS MADE UP MOSTLY OF HYDROGEN AND THIS GAS.
  11. MEASUREMENT OF SOMETHING'S GRAVITATIONAL PULL.
  12. THE LAYER OF THE SUN WHERE ENERGY FROM THE CORE MOVES OUT.

22 Clues: THE HOTTEST PLANET. • WORD THAT MEANS 'OF THE SUN'. • THE VISIBLE SURFACE OF THE SUN. • THE PLANET WITH THE MOST MOONS. • THE 'A' IN 'AU' STANDS FOR THIS. • DARK SPOTS ON THE SUN'S SURFACE. • THE AMOUNT OF MATTER IN SOMETHING. • A TOOL USED TO SEE DISTANT OBJECTS. • OUTER LAYER OF THE SUN'S ATMOSPHERE. • PLANETS MAY HAVE ONE OR MORE OF THESE. • ...