Astronomical Phenomena

6. When Earth has an equal number of hours of daylight and darkness.
7. the star closest to Earth and provides light and heats Earth.
10. Observable events that happen among objects in space.
12. Objects in space that orbit another larger object. May be natural or artificial.
13. Facts or events that can be observed.

1. Occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth and the Moon casts a shadow on Earth.
2. Refers to either the north or the south half of Earth divided by the equator, or the east or west half divided by the prime meridian.
3. A period of time with unique characteristics, such as weather conditions, growing patterns and daylight hours.
4. An optical device used to make faraway objects appear closer.
5. This is when Earth has the longest or shortest number of daylight hours
8. An astronomical phenomenon consisting of coloured lights in the sky seen in polar regions.
9. Occurs when Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon and Earth casts a shadow on the Moon.
11. A natural object that orbits a planet.