Exploring the Stars and Planets: A Fun Crossword Challenge

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Across
  1. 2. Eclipse) event when Earth casts a shadow on the Moon.
  2. 4. planet closest to the Sun.
  3. 6. bright planet also called the "Evening Star."
  4. 7. largest planet in our solar system.
  5. 8. Eclipse) event when the Moon blocks the Sun from Earth.
  6. 9. planet known as the "Red Planet."
Down
  1. 1. Moon) phase of the Moon when it looks completely round.
  2. 2. device used by ancient people to track the Sun’s movement.
  3. 3. planet with beautiful rings around it.
  4. 5. group of stars that appear to form patterns in the night sky.