Winter Skies

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Across
  1. 2. Moving air that can bring chills in the winter.
  2. 6. A prominent constellation visible in winter, known for its “belt”.
  3. 10. A narrow band of fast-moving air high in the atmosphere.
  4. 12. Water vapor that forms in the sky.
  5. 13. On cold winter evenings, the _____ are especially bright.
  6. 15. _____ is a constellation named after a Greek princess.
  7. 16. A unique ice crystal that falls from the sky.
  8. 20. The line where the earth meets the sky.
  9. 21. A mesmerizing light show in the winter sky.
Down
  1. 1. A severe snowstorm with strong winds.
  2. 3. The soft light in the sky before sunrise or after sunset.
  3. 4. A cluster of stars known as the “Seven Sisters.”
  4. 5. The time when the sun disappears below the horizon.
  5. 7. A celestial body with a glowing tail.
  6. 8. The _____ lights up the northern sky with brilliant colors.
  7. 9. A zodiac constellation seen in winter, home to the bright star Aldebaran.
  8. 11. Winter _____ bring heavy snow and winds.
  9. 14. The “Big Dipper,” a constellation visible in winter months.
  10. 17. The phase of the moon when it is completely visible.
  11. 18. A natural event where meteors streak across the sky.
  12. 19. The constellation representing the twins, visible in the winter sky.