Outer Space
Across
- 4. A large, round object in space that orbits a star.
- 5. The third planet from the sun and the one we live on.
- 6. The vast, seemingly infinite expanse that exists beyond our planet.
- 7. A celestial object with a bright tail, often visible from Earth.
- 9. The natural satellite of Earth that orbits around it.
- 10. A bright, shining object in the night sky that is a ball of hot, glowing gases.
- 12. The force that pulls objects toward each other; what keeps us on Earth.
- 13. A group of stars that forms a recognizable pattern.
- 16. A person who travels into space.
Down
- 1. The sun and all the celestial objects that orbit it, including planets and moons.
- 2. A large group of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.
- 3. An object in space that moves around a larger object, like a moon or an artificial satellite.
- 8. A vehicle that moves upward into space powered by engines.
- 10. The area above the Earth where the sun, moon, stars, and clouds can be seen.
- 11. A creature from outer space, often used in stories.
- 14. The star at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat.
- 15. The path an object takes as it revolves around another object in space.